Alliance Entertainment Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation

Mission: To connect all corners of the entertainment world, providing comprehensive vertical coverage and meaningful connections between entertainment products and their ideal customers.

Founding: Originally founded as Super D in 1995 by Jeff Walker. In 2013, Alliance Entertainment merged with Super D.

Key People:

Jeff Walker: Future CEO, original founder of Super D.

Bruce Ogilvie: Joined Super D in 2001 and led the merger with Alliance Entertainment.

Headquarters: 8201 Peters Road, Ste 1000, Plantation, FL 33324, United States.

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For:

Being one of the largest distributors of physical media in music, movies, and gaming.

Known for connections in entertainment and pop culture with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Products and Services

Music

Product Offerings:

Distribution of LP, CD, and SACD.

Special focus on vinyl, with a 49% market share of vinyl sales.

Key Features:

Over 325,000 products in stock.

Partnerships with major music studios and independent labels.

Exclusive Vinyl Voice program for exclusive and limited-edition releases.

Movies and TV

Product Offerings:

Distribution of DVDs, Blu-rays, and 4K media.

Partnerships with major Hollywood studios and independent film labels.

Key Features:

Distribution Solutions (DS) for independent film labels.

Mill Creek Entertainment for classic TV and film licensing.

NCircle Entertainment specializes in children and family programming.

Gaming

Product Offerings:

Distribution of video games, consoles, peripherals, and collectible merchandise.

Key Features:

Partnerships with major gaming companies like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.

Support for indie publishers and home arcade systems.

Pop Culture and Collectibles

Product Offerings:

Collectibles, toys, and merchandise across major brands.

Key Features:

Exclusive distribution agreements with brands like Funko and Weta Workshop.

Development of AE Exclusives, offering unique and exclusive collectible items.

Consumer Electronics

Product Offerings:

Products from iconic brands in audio systems and gaming accessories.

Key Features:

Vinyl Styl brand offering high-quality turntables and maintenance products.

Recent Developments

Recent Developments:

Implemented a growth-through-acquisition strategy, making AENT one of the largest distributors in the world.

Integration of cutting-edge technology to enhance distribution capabilities.

New Products/Features:

Launch of Vinyl Voice, focusing on rare and exclusive vinyl releases.

Exclusive distribution deals with major entertainment and gaming brands.

Partnerships:

Partnerships with major retailers such as Amazon, Costco, Walmart, and Target for distribution.

Long-standing distribution deals with Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and others in the music industry.

Overall, Alliance Entertainment places significant emphasis on connectivity and partnership within the entertainment industry, demonstrating a commitment to both physical media and emerging digital strategies, supported by a rich portfolio of products and services.