Alliance Entertainment Celebrates Three AMPED Distribution Executives Named to Billboard's 2026 Indie Power Players List
PLANTATION, Fla., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:AENT), the world's largest music distributor and a leading fulfillment partner to the entertainment and pop-culture collectibles industry, today announced that three executives from its AMPED Distribution division have been recognized by Billboard as part of its prestigious 2026 Indie Power Players list, which honors the most influential executives and companies shaping the independent music sector.
The AMPED Distribution executives recognized by Billboard include:
- Dean Tabaac, Senior Vice President, AMPED Distribution
- Jocelynn Pryor, Vice President of Marketing, AMPED Distribution
- Pip Smith, Vice President of Sales/General Manager, AMPED Distribution
The annual Billboard Indie Power Players issue recognizes leaders across independent labels, distributors, and music organizations that are driving growth, innovation, and artist success throughout the independent music ecosystem. The 2026 edition will be distributed during the Indie Power Players event on June 9 in New York City as part of Indie Week festivities.
"Having three members of the AMPED leadership team recognized by Billboard is a tremendous honor and a reflection of the impact AMPED continues to have across the independent music community," said Jeff Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Entertainment. "Dean, Jocelynn, and Pip have been instrumental in building AMPED over the past thirteen years into one of the industry's leading independent music distribution platforms. Their leadership has helped drive significant growth for the business, and this recognition underscores the strength of the AMPED team and the value they continue to create for independent labels, artists, and retail partners worldwide."
AMPED Distribution, an Alliance Entertainment company, supports a diverse roster of independent music partners across physical and digital channels.
"This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust that independent labels and artists place in AMPED every day," said Dean Tabaac, Senior Vice President of AMPED Distribution. "As demand for physical music continues to grow, particularly in vinyl and CD formats, we remain committed to helping our partners reach fans through every available channel. Our focus has always been on delivering personalized service, deep retail relationships, and innovative marketing solutions that help independent music thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace."
Founded in 2013, AMPED Distribution has grown into a leading provider of distribution, marketing, sales, and technology services for independent labels and artists. The business has experienced strong momentum during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue increasing 39% year-over-year, driven by continued growth in physical music sales, expanding demand from independent retail channels, and increasing market share across vinyl and CD formats. AMPED's physical-first strategy differentiates the company within the independent music sector, where many competitors remain primarily focused on digital streaming distribution.
The Billboard recognition further highlights Alliance Entertainment's expanding role in the music industry and the growing importance of physical music formats within the broader entertainment ecosystem. Through AMPED Distribution and Alliance's industry-leading distribution and fulfillment infrastructure, the Company supports thousands of music releases annually while helping independent labels, artists, and retailers capitalize on continued consumer demand for vinyl records, CDs, and collectible music products.
About Alliance Entertainment
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ:AENT) is a premier distributor and fulfillment partner for the entertainment and pop culture collectibles industry. With more than 340,000 unique in-stock SKUs — including over 57,300 exclusive titles across compact discs, vinyl LPs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games — Alliance offers the largest selection of physical media in the market. Our vast catalog also includes licensed merchandise, toys, retro gaming products, and collectibles, serving over 35,000 retail locations and powering e-commerce fulfillment for leading retailers. Alliance also owns and operates proprietary collectibles brands, including Handmade by Robots™, a stylized vinyl figure line featuring licensed characters from leading entertainment franchises, and Alliance Authentic™, a premium platform for authentic, certified, and individually numbered entertainment collectibles. In addition, Alliance operates Endstate Authentic, a dedicated NFC-enabled authentication and digital product identity platform supporting authenticated collectibles, resale, and brand protection. Leveraging decades of operational expertise, exclusive sourcing relationships, and a capital-light, scalable infrastructure, Alliance connects fans and collectors to the products, franchises, and experiences they value across formats and generations.
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