July 9, 2025 (Tampa, FL) – Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists, has partnered with Third Chair (previously Watchdog) to utilize their IP enforcement services to monitor social media music usages and protect all of the music under Symphonic’s Bodega Sync division.
Third Chair provides legal support for the entertainment industry, starting with IP enforcement. The platform 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.
With cases like the recent Warner Music Group lawsuits against Crumbl Cookies and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse on the rise, there is a growing need for the music industry to protect their artists from any unauthorized brand use on social media and ensure they are maximizing sync revenue opportunities. Combining a team of experienced legal professionals with an advanced proprietary AI platform, Third Chair delivers high-quality, cost-effective support to in-house teams across the music industry, freeing them up to focus on strategic priorities.
“At Symphonic, we are always looking at how we can further empower the independent music community by providing the latest technology and creating additional revenue channels whenever possible,” said Jorge Brea, CEO and Founder of Symphonic. “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.”
“When I first met Jorge Brea and Jon Mizrachi at Symphonic Distribution and Bodega Sync, it was clear they were serious about empowering the independent music community and were willing to go to bat for their clients,” said Yoav Zimmerman, CEO and Co-Founder of Third Chair. “I’m thrilled to partner with them to bring powerful, cost-effective solutions to more independent creators and rightsholders.”
About Symphonic
Symphonic is a leading independent music distribution and marketing company founded in 2006 by music producer Jorge Brea in Tampa, Florida. With a “by artists, for artists” ethos, Symphonic provides a powerful platform for global distribution, content management, royalty collection, marketing, and label services tailored to independent creators.
Proudly minority-owned and fully independent, Symphonic combines advanced technology with a hands-on approach that keeps artists and labels connected and supported at every stage. With a global presence across the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Symphonic is committed to both technological innovation and meaningful engagement within the music communities it serves.
Current and past artists include Imogen Heap, Tokischa, Doechii, Surf Mesa, DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill), Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, El Alfa, Juan Luis Guerra, Onyx, Pi’erre Bourne, Nick Murphy/Chet Faker, Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), CloZee, Freddie Gibbs, and many more.
For more information, visit symphonic.com.
About Third Chair
Third Chair is a legal platform purpose-built for the media and entertainment industry, founded by second-time tech entrepreneurs and backed by Y Combinator. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Third Chair is led by CEO Yoav Zimmerman, who previously co-founded Trendpop (YC?W21), a social analytics platform used by Atlantic Records, UTA, and Pearpop, and CTO Shourya Lala, who previously co-founded Fello (YC?W22), a gamified fintech app that reached over 2 million users.
For more information, visit usethirdchair.com.
Symphonic Press Contacts:
Laurie Jakobsen, Jaybird Communications, laurie@jaybirdcom.com
Bill Greenwood, Jaybird Communications, bill@jaybirdcom.com