Premium benefits
- Create projects with video/audio
- Get priority placement in search results
- Post job offers for free
- Give and receive recommendations
- Earn ranking points and get listed higher in search results
- Discounts on fees of the International Sound Awards
Frequently asked questions
please send us an email: support@isd.directory
As a comprehensive platform, the ISD makes it easy to find the right partner, product or service for single projects, major undertakings or different kinds of collaboration. Whether you’re seeking sound- or music-related resources or offering services and products within these fields, the ISD is your primary destination.
The ISD is a service of the Audio Branding Academy ABA which also organizes the International Sound Awards ISA.
Unfortunately, the value of music and sound is often underestimated, despite their significant contributions to personal well-being, enhanced social and cultural interactions, and broader societal benefits. Similar to the International Sound Awards, the ISD aims to address this by providing a platform for projects, products and services to showcase the wide range of applications and potential of music and sound. The ISD will emphasize the importance and effective use of sound and music, fostering networking, collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.
Creating a profile enhances your visibility, credibility, and networking opportunities within the industry, while also providing access to valuable resources and opportunities. You have the chance to exhibit your work through videos and audio, providing a compelling portfolio to showcase your skills and work quality to potential clients or employers.
If you want to present your company, showcasing your services, contact details, and other relevant information, a Company profile is recommended. This profile type also allows you to link several talent profiles as employees.
If you are a freelancer or an employee at a company, setting up a Talent profile is the better option. Although the information in company and talent profiles may differ slightly, the core details and functions remain the same.
If you have created a project, you can invite contributors. Contributors are talents or companies that worked on the project. If the project won awards, those awards and ranking points will be added to the profiles of the talents and companies.
Use the “Get in touch” button on the profile of the creator of the project and ask them to invite you as a contributor. The creator of the project is displayed under the project title. If the project was created by the ISD Team, please write an email to hello@isd.directory.
They symbolize the International Sound Awards ISA. The ISA honour the worldwide best works with the “Better Sound (BS)”, “Winner (WA)”, “Grand Prix (GP)” and “Audio Branding Award (AB)” prizes in a wide range of categories like Product, Research & Development, Health, Life & Society, Game Audio, Communications, Voice & Audio Dialogue.
In this ranking system, you receive points based on different criteria. You earn 20 points for being a premium member, 10 points for being an ISA juror, 5 points for an ISA award (for the winning entry, not for every category it won), and 1 point for each recommendation. Your ranking score determines your position in search results, with higher scores resulting in better listings.
The rating system of the International Sound Awards was proofed reliable and valid by a group of researchers. We can ensure that no one falsely claims they have won an award. But we can’t judge the reliability and validity of other awards’ rating systems, neither verify that those awards weren’t falsely claimed. Therefore only the ISA are considered in the ranking.
Non-profit organizations that we want to support get a free premium profile.
We strive to improve and expand our offerings over time. This includes adding new features, enhancing existing functionalities, and improving user experience based on feedback. Therefore your feedback is very welcome. Please send it to: feedback@isd.directory.