UMG and Roblox announce strategic agreement
Universal Music Group (UMG) and Roblox announced a new strategic agreement that will see the companies collaborating to enhance music and commercial integrations across artist and fan experiences.
The deal includes the integration of commercial features that aim to drive increased engagement and revenue for artists and labels, with the ability to leverage Shopify for digital and physical merchandise sales. The two companies will work closely to streamline artist and label engagement within the platform, providing direct creative and operational support and access to new Roblox tools and beta features.
Shared commitment to responsible AI practices
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to responsible AI practices and to supporting the music and artists UMG represents. By aligning on the best interests of creators, Roblox and UMG are ensuring a platform environment where participating creators can confidently leverage their intellectual property alongside evolving platform innovations.
UMG will continue to roll out a series of artist activations across the platform over the coming months beginning with Stray Kids, (JYP/Republic Records).