Alliance Entertainment's AMPED Distribution Lands Three Executives on Billboard's 2026 Indie Power Players List
Event summary
- Three AMPED Distribution executives named to Billboard's 2026 Indie Power Players list: Dean Tabaac (SVP), Jocelynn Pryor (VP Marketing), and Pip Smith (VP Sales/GM).
- AMPED Distribution reported 39% year-over-year revenue growth in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, driven by physical music sales.
- The company's physical-first strategy differentiates it in a sector increasingly focused on digital streaming.
- AMPED supports over 35,000 retail locations and manages thousands of music releases annually.
The big picture
Alliance Entertainment's recognition by Billboard underscores the strategic importance of physical media in the independent music sector. The company's 39% revenue growth highlights the resurgence of vinyl and CD formats, positioning AMPED as a key player in an industry increasingly dominated by digital streaming. This recognition also signals Alliance's expanding role in supporting independent labels and artists through its specialized distribution and fulfillment infrastructure.
What we're watching
- Physical Media Momentum
- Whether AMPED can sustain its 39% revenue growth amid fluctuating consumer demand for physical music formats.
- Indie Market Share
- The pace at which AMPED expands its market share in vinyl and CD formats against digital-focused competitors.
- Retail Partnerships
- How AMPED's deep retail relationships will evolve as independent retail channels grow.