Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ:AUUD) has announced an affiliate partnership between its Discovr Radio music promotion platform and independent music distributor Symphonic, marking the platform’s first agreement with a music distribution company.
Under the arrangement, Symphonic will offer its artists and record label customers discounted access to Discovr Radio subscriptions through a dedicated partner portal.
The agreement is intended to expand Discovr Radio’s reach among independent musicians by integrating its promotional services into Symphonic’s existing distribution network.
Partnership Connects Music Distribution with Radio Promotion
Discovr Radio allows artists to promote new releases through Auddia’s faidr audio application, which incorporates music discovery features into commercial radio listening.
The platform offers participating artists guaranteed exposure to radio listeners by placing their tracks within the faidr listening experience.
Through the partnership, Symphonic artists and labels will be able to subscribe to Discovr Radio at preferred rates, providing an additional promotional option alongside their existing music distribution services.
Symphonic operates a music distribution and technology platform serving independent artists, managers and record labels, offering digital distribution, royalty collection, payment processing and other services.
Auddia said the arrangement provides access to artists during the planning and release of new music, when promotional services may be particularly relevant.
Management Comments on Distribution Partnership
Auddia Chief Product and Marketing Officer Theo Romeo said the agreement establishes a new distribution channel for Discovr Radio.
“Distribution gets an artist’s music out into the world, and Discovr Radio gets it in front of listeners,” Romeo said.
“Symphonic has built one of the most respected platforms for independent artists and labels, and as our first distribution partner, they give us a natural way to reach artists right when they release new music. We see distributors as an important channel for Discovr Radio as we grow.”
Symphonic Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jorge Brea said the partnership would provide artists with another option for promoting their recordings.
“Nothing is more important to us than making sure our artists and labels get their music in front of fans new and old,” Brea said.
“Auddia and Discovr Radio are doing great work ensuring that artists’ songs are actually heard in the proper context, and we’re happy to give our roster the opportunity to opt in at a discount.”
The companies did not disclose financial terms, subscription pricing, revenue-sharing arrangements or expected customer adoption figures.
Auddia Expands Music Discovery Services Through faidr
Auddia develops artificial intelligence technology for audio identification and classification, with applications across radio, podcasts and music discovery.
Its faidr application offers features including ad-free AM/FM radio listening, content skipping and integrated artist discovery.
Discovr Radio operates within the faidr platform, providing artists and labels with a means of promoting music to radio audiences.
The Symphonic partnership represents Auddia’s first affiliate arrangement with a music distributor, potentially extending access to Discovr Radio through an established network of independent music industry customers.
Eligible Symphonic artists and labels can access the subscription offer through the SymphonicMS partner portal.
Auddia Continues Planned Merger to Form McCarthy Finney
Separately, Auddia reiterated details of its previously announced merger agreement with Thramann Holdings, LLC, signed on February 17, 2026.
The proposed transaction would combine Auddia with three early-stage AI-focused businesses owned by Thramann Holdings: LT350, Influence Healthcare and Voyex.
Following completion, the combined company is expected to operate under the name McCarthy Finney and trade under the ticker MCFN.
The proposed holding company would oversee four operating businesses, including Auddia, with activities spanning audio technology, distributed AI data centres, healthcare technology and travel services.
LT350 is developing distributed AI data centre infrastructure using solar parking canopies, while Influence Healthcare focuses on AI-enabled healthcare services. Voyex is developing a travel services platform incorporating AI and financial technology.
Auddia did not provide an updated merger completion date or additional transaction details in its announcement.
The Symphonic partnership relates to Auddia’s existing audio technology operations and was announced separately from the proposed corporate combination.