Jody Gerson's Team UMPG is celebrating a big Publisher of the Year win at the ASCAP Pop Awards. Pictured pondering the perfect topline to capture the moment are (l-r) the pubco's Jennifer Knoepfle, Gerson, Deeba Abrishamchi, Anna Miller, Gene Gaffney, Nevin Sanitsky and Alessia Cusumano.

Among the hits contributing to the pubco's triumph: “Calm Down” (Rema/Selena Gomez), “CUFF IT” (Beyoncé), “Dance the Night” (Dua Lipa), “Barbie World” (Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua), “Lavender Haze” (Taylor Swift), “Paint the Town Red” (Doja Cat), “STAR WALKIN’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem)” (Lil Nas X) and “Sure Thing” (Miguel). UMPG star Gomez's “Calm Down,” performed by Rema, took ASCAP Pop Song of the Year.

We now join Gerson's victory speech in progress.