About BlinkerActive and IRIS Distribution

Founded in 2003, IRIS has emerged as a leader in the digital distribution and marketing of prominent independent music catalogs. IRIS provides a comprehensive suite of technical, marketing, and legal services, helping clients navigate the ever-changing digital marketplace.

IRIS expanded their services in 2007 with the launch of dedicated marketing arm, BlinkerActive. Specializing in brand building, BlinkerActive's expert team of marketing advocates employ the latest viral marketing and innovative PR tactics using comprehensive, custom-designed campaigns. With a unique, active marketing approach and an unparalleled dedication to customer service, IRIS and BlinkerActive continue to support an impressive lineup of record labels, established artists, and forward-thinking brands.

IRIS currently represents a select list of prominent labels and artists including Big Dada, Burning Spear, Chemikal Underground, Duck Down Records, Gemini Sun, K Records, Kranky, Le Tigre, Lou Reed, Megaforce, NinjaTune, Palmetto Records, Projekt, SCION/Toyota, and She Wants Revenge.

IRIS delivers content to over 450 digital outlets including Amazon MP3, Apple's iTunes Store, Beatport, eMusic, Kompakt MP3, Last.FM, Napster 2.0, Real/ Rhapsody and We7; mobile channels such as AT&T, Boost, Cingular, GroupieTunes, Jamster, mSpot, MobileStreams, Sprint, Telus and T-Mobile; as well as video outlets including Apple's iTunes Store, Gotuit Media, and Ruckus Networks.

BlinkerActive boasts a diverse client list including Scion/Toyota (Ghostface Killah, 45 King), Megaforce (Bad Brains, Dressy Bessy), Ninja Tune (Ghislain Portier), Chandon, Surfdog Records (Dave Stewart), Lawson Rollins, FiveOne Records, Chemikal Underground (Mogwai) and Electrolux.

The company is based in San Francisco and New York City .