Universal Music has teamed up with Patrick Whitesell's WTSL to extend artists' IP beyond music into film, TV, fashion, consumer products and more.

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Universal Music Group’s latest joint venture is with an investment firm called WTSL, led by Patrick Whitesell.

"Together, we’ll explore new ways to extend that cultural force into every dimension of entertainment and consumer life," ...

Time to kick IP monetization up a notch? Universal Music Group and Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL have officially launched a joint ...

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JV to ‘accelerate commercial opportunities for UMG’s artists and artist estates in rapidly growing areas outside traditional ...

“Combining UMG’s and WTSL’s strategic expertise and networks, the two companies will capitalise on how cultural influence is ...

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