Billboard included Symphonic Distribution’s recent deal with Third Chair in their weekly The Deals column.

Symphonic Distribution signed a deal to utilize the IP enforcement services of Third Chair (previously known as Watchdog) to monitor social media usages of music under Symphonic’s Bodega Sync division. According to a press release, Third Chair “makes it easy for anyone to monitor social media for brand use of their content, streamline licensing negotiations, and recover missed revenue without adding headcount.” Symphonic CEO/founder Jorge Brea said of the deal, “Our partnership with Third Chair is a natural fit as the issues around music usage on social media become more pronounced, and we look forward to putting their IP monitoring and monetization solutions into the hands of all our independent music creators.”

– Chris Eggertsen, Billboard