Making Money in Today and Tomorrow’s Music Industry panel included Jorge Brea, CEO & Founder of Symphonic Distribution, Matt Adell, Co-Founder of Metapop, and Phil Benito, Co-Owner of Brokenmold Entertainment. The panel discussed the opportunities for making money in today’s and tomorrow’s industry through avenues such as digital monetization, licensing, and live performance.
Branding & Marketing for Independents included Janette Berrios, Director of Marketing at Symphonic Distribution, Ray Roa, Music Editor at Creative Loafing, and Joshua Weaver, Photographer/Film Maker/Designer. This panel discussed the importance of branding and design for independent musicians, and how to apply that into marketing your next release in a cohesive and innovative way to stand out from the rest.
Symphonic Distribution was launched in 2006 by music producer from Tampa, Florida, Jorge Brea, The founder, wasn’t backed by a big record label 10 years ago when he was a DJ & Producer, and he was having trouble getting his music out.
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In 2006, with no venture capital, Brea started the company out of his parents’ house that would make it easier for him and his peers to get heard in a cost effective manner.
Today, the company has become one of the leading independent music distributors in the market with offices in Florida, New York and Pakistan.
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We are a team of individuals that are not only passionate about music, but are fervent about independent music. We believe that all independent artists and record labels should have access to technology and tools that will allow them to spread their music and compete in the ever-changing world of digital music. Our mission is to provide the music community access to the tools and knowledge they need to maximize the revenue of their music in existing and emerging opportunities in the digital marketplace. We pride ourselves in having direct one-on-one conversations, from the basics of managing a social network to strategic planning, mastering and product development to fine-tuning a marketing plan.