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Symphonic Distribution
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusic
GenreDigital distribution
Music publishing
Founded2006
FounderJorge Brea
Headquarters
Tampa
,
United States.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsOnline Delivery (Music)
ServicesOn-demand music distribution
Number of employees
40

Symphonic Distribution is a digital music distribution company launched in late 2006 by Jorge Brea, from Tampa, Florida. Symphonic Distribution delivers music from independent record labels and musicians to online retailers such as Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Napster, Deezer, Pandora, Amazon, and Beatport.

History and background

Symphonic Distribution is based in Tampa, FL and was founded in late 2006. By 2010, Symphonic Distribution was earning more than half a million dollars a year in revenue for its clients.[1] It generated $2.3 million in revenue in 2014, about $500,000 of which was profit.[2]

In 2016, Symphonic Distribution announced an expansion into New York with the intention of establishing new relationships for its distributed labels, artists, and independent brands.[3] In addition, following the closure of Beatport's Distribution company, Baseware Distribution, Symphonic signed over 200 distribution accounts from the defunct distributor.

In 2017, Symphonic Distribution received a growth capital investment of $4M from Ballast Point Ventures, a Tampa-based private equity firm. After the investment, the company hired former Orchard executives Nick Gordon and Eshan Shah Jahan as Chief Client Officer & GM and Head of Product based in New York respectively.[4][5]

In 2018, former Universal Music and Capitol Music A&R Director Jaime Feldman became the company's first LA hire; tasked with growing their client roster in the area as Content Development Specialist.[5] In that same year, the company hired Jakub Alexander as Senior Client Manager. A veteran of indie label Ghostly International, Alexander is credited with signing and developing Grammy nominated artists Tycho, Com Truise, and Shigeto.[6]

Symphonic also solidified its marketing team in 2018 with three senior hires in its Brooklyn office. AJ Alvarez joined as Director of Client Marketing & Playlist Promotion. Teddy Truston, former manager of digital video at Fuse Media, was hired as Director of Video Strategy. Jon Mizrachi also joined as Senior Director of Sync Licensing after spending 12 years at Carlin America as Creative Director for synchronization licensing in film, television and advertising.[7]

In April 2018, the company officially relocated headquarters to downtown Tampa, FL where it shares an office building with the historic Tampa Theatre.[8] Following the move, the company worked in collaboration with the Tampa Downtown Partnership to create several Spotify playlists, each embodying experiences unique to the Tampa Bay area and featuring local artists.[9]

Publishing Administration

In March 2019, Symphonic Distribution announced partnership for Music Publishing Administration Service. Songtrust is the world’s largest technology solution[buzzword] for global music royalty collection service and publishing administration.[10]

Video Distribution

In July 2014, Symphonic launched Video Distribution services. In 2018, Symphonic partnered with Vevo, allowing artists to create and upload music videos on the platform. [11]

Sync Licensing

In February 2019, Symphonic extended its distribution and label services with a sync licensing division. In addition to being a standalone full-service sync licensing agency, Bodega will serves as the sync licensing arm of Symphonic.[12]

Noiseporn

Symphonic Distribution is the owner of the entertainment brand NoisePorn, an electronic music blog and magazine.[13][14] In 2015, NoisePorn launched their own online video network on Roku, Chromecast, and Apple TV.[15]

Acquisition of Houseplanet Distribution

In 2017, Houseplanet Distribution was acquired by Symphonic Distribution.[16] Houseplanet Distribution, located in Madrid, Spain, as of 2006, focuses on the distribution of house music.

References

  1. ^ Brown, Jo-Lynn (August 11, 2011). "Who knew? Worldly music distributor makes Wesley Chapel work". Tampa BizCurrents. Retrieved 14 April 2014. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "Wesley Chapel company distributes digital music around the world". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Symphonic Distribution Expands to New York City".
  4. ^ "Symphonic Distribution hires Eshan Shah Jahan as Head of Product in New York - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 2018-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. ^ a b "Symphonic Distribution makes senior hires in New York and Los Angeles - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  6. ^ "Symphonic Distribution hires Jakub Alexander from Ghostly International - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  7. ^ "Symphonic Distribution bolsters marketing team with three hires - Music Business Worldwide". Music Business Worldwide. 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  8. ^ "First look into Symphonic Distribution's new, 4,000-square-foot downtown Tampa headquarters (PHOTOS)". Creative Loafing: Tampa Bay. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  9. ^ O'Reilly, Sean (2018-07-06). "Up-and-coming Tampa musicians featured in six new Downtown Tampa playlists on Spotify". WFTS. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  10. ^ "Symphonic Distribution announces a new business partnership with Songtrust". blog.symphonicdistribution.com. Retrieved 27 March 2019. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ "Music Video Distribution". Symphonic Distribution.
  12. ^ "Symphonic Distribution launches sync licensing arm, Bodega Sync". Music Business Worldwide. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  13. ^ "BREAKSPOLL 2009". Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  14. ^ Benanti, SG. "BEST ELECTRONIC MUSIC BLOGS PT. 1". Retrieved 14 April 2014.
  15. ^ Perry, Chelsea. "Noiseporn Launches Online Video Focus". Symphonic Blog. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  16. ^ "Symphonic Acquires Houseplanet Distribution". Symphonic Distribution Blog. 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-06-17. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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