Universal Music Group Hit With Layoffs as Senior Executives at Def Jam, Polydor, Interscope and Republic Depart
Photo: VarietyHow coverage differs Billboard focuses on Def Jam, Polydor and Interscope exits; Variety stresses broad layoffs; THR highlights Def Jam and Republic departures.
Universal Music Group is carrying out layoffs across its U.S. and U.K. operations, and several top executives are leaving the company. Reports name Def Jam's Tunji Balogun, Polydor's Ben Mortimer, Interscope's Sam Riback and Republic Records' Jim Roppo among the departures. The moves continue a restructuring process first announced in January 2024 that was expected to run through this year.
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Coverage · 3 sources
- BillboardUniversal Music Shakeup: Def Jam, Polydor, Interscope Execs to Exit as Company Completes 2024 Restructure Plan
- VarietyUniversal Music Group Hit With Layoffs, Several Senior Execs to Leave Company
- The Hollywood ReporterUniversal Music Undergoes Shake Up With Def Jam, Republic Top Execs Among Departures