UMG continues to target individual users using any video that contains any music they own, regardless of context.^{[citation needed]} Some users have reported that UMG has allowed their YouTube videos containing UMG content to remain on the service, as long as UMG has the right to disable externial embedding and place advertising on those pages in return.

If your video has been cited for a violation, you may receive an e-mail notification such as the following:

Dear YouTube Member:

UMG has claimed some or all audio content in your video [VIDEO NAME HERE]. This claim was made as part of the YouTube Content Identification program.

Your video is still live because UMG has authorized the use of this content on YouTube. As long as UMG has a claim on your video, they will receive public statistics about your video, such as number of views. Viewers may also see advertising on your video's page.

Claim Details: Copyright owner: UMG Content claimed: Some or all of the audio content Policy:

• Allow this content to remain on YouTube.
• Place advertisements on this video's watch page.

Applies to these locations: Everywhere

UMG claimed this content as a part of the YouTube Content Identification program. YouTube allows partners to review YouTube videos for content to which they own the rights. Partners may use our automated video / audio matching system to identify their content, or they may manually review videos.

If you believe that this claim was made in error, or that you are otherwise authorized to use the content at issue, you can dispute this claim with UMG and view other options in the Video ID Matches section of your YouTube account. Please note that YouTube does not mediate copyright disputes between YouTube owners. Learn more about video identification disputes.

Sincerely, The YouTube Content Identification Team

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References

1. ^ Universal Music Group - Artists
2. ^ BBC NEWS | Business | Universal to buy BMG publishing
3. ^ Decca Label Group
4. ^ Garrity, Brian (2006-05-11). UMG Settles With Spitzer. Mediaweek. Retrieved on 2006-07-05.
5. ^ Pay-per-listen innovation from Black Eyed Peas man (thelondonpaper)
6. ^ [1]^{[dead link]}
7. ^ Digital Music War Gets Dirtier - News Blog - Daily Brief - Portfolio.com
8. ^ StrategyWire :: Universal Music sells music channel to Ovation

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External links

• Official site
• Australian site
• Universal Music Group history website
• Universal Music Group YouTube channel
• Universal Music Group Jobs listed on EntertainmentCareers.Net