Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide does advertising by the book. Founded by ad pioneer David Ogilvy (author of Ogilvy on Advertising), the firm is one of the world's leading creative agency networks, providing advertising campaign development and management, brand development, public relations, and strategic planning services to clients such as American Express, IBM, and Motorola. Ogilvy & Mather offers specialized communications and relationship marketing services through OgilvyOne; its Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide unit offers services targeted for global clients in the health care industry. Operating through more than 450 offices around the world, it is one of the primary agency subsidiaries of UK-based WPP Group.

CEO Peter Yesawich founded the firm in 1983; it changed its name to Ypartnership in 2007. Ypartnership (formerly Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell) specializes in advertising, marketing, and public relations for the travel and leisure industry. The firm offers strategic planning, Web design, sales promotion, market research, and media services (buying and planning) to complement its PR and marketing services. Clients have included the Universal Studios theme parks in Hollywood and Orlando, Carnival Cruise Lines, Caesar's Palace, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, and Marriott Vacation Club International.

Founded in 1969, McKinney is owned by its management team, which acquired control of the agency in 2008 by buying out Paris-based communication conglomerate Havas. McKinney & Silver, known as McKinney, is a national advertising agency offering creative development and campaign management services for television, radio, and print ads. It also provides media planning and buying services, retail communications, and marketing collateral design services. Its interactive services unit helps create online marketing campaigns. The firm has done work for such clients as AUDI, Nasdaq, Qwest Communications, Sony, and Travelocity.

Matador Records keeps the indie rock banner waving. Positioning itself as an alternative to music conglomerates such as Sony and Universal, Matador Records, Inc. company releases CDs and albums (yes, vinyl albums) by a diverse group of about 20 artists and bands (many referred to as independent or "indie" rock), including Cat Power, Spoon, Interpol, Stephen Malkmus, M. Ward, and Yo La Tengo. Over the years the label has expanded its musical taste to include hip hop, electronic, and experimental sounds in its portfolio. UK-based Beggars Group owns half of Matador Records, Inc. company.

Southern Cross Media Group is a leading regional broadcaster in Australia. The company owns more than two dozen television stations that reach about 7.5 million people. Some of its stations are affiliated with national network TEN. The company also owns about 70 radio stations in Eastern and Southern Australia.

Hamagami/Carroll, Inc. was founded in 1989 by principals John Hamagami and Justin Carroll. Hamagami/Carroll is a marketing services firm specializing in brand development and other identity enhancing services. With an eye for design, the company's services provide clients with expertise in visual communication across a variety of media from development to application. Services include research, messaging, style guide production, packaging design, visual merchandising, and advertising. Blockbuster, EA Games, and Mattel have all availed themselves of Hamagmi/Carroll's services.

Bonnier Entertainment consists primarily of the film and music operations of media conglomerate Bonnier AB. Businesses include Svensk Filmindustri (film production in the Nordic region), SF Bio (movie theaters in Sweden and Norway), Homeenter (movie and music distribution throughout the Nordic region), and SF Anytime (broadband video on demand). The company also has activities devoted to gaming (Bonnier Gaming). In addition, its Discshop sells film and games in Sweden and Finland. Bonnier Entertainment represents about a quarter of its parent company's revenues.

TFH Publications has something for your best friend to chew on. TFH Publications company is a leading worldwide publisher of pet and animal books, covering dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and farm animals. Book titles include the World Atlas of Dog Breeds and The Encyclopedia of Dog Sports and Activities. TFH also publishes the monthly magazine Tropical Fish Hobbyist. TFH Publications company additionally makes premium dog chews, edible bones, carriers, dog houses, and other pet products through its Nylabone Products division. TFH Publications is a subsidiary of Central Garden & Pet Company.

Colangelo Synergy Marketing company has provided integrated marketing services for a number of well-known consumer goods brands including Kraft, Crown Royal, Kool-Aid, and Red Stripe. Colangelo Synergy Marketing's services include strategic planning, creative development, program implementation, and a range of branding and promotion services. The company also offers marketing training and kid-centric marketing services. Colangelo Synergy Marketing LLC was founded in 1993 and was acquired by Omnicom's Diversified Agency Services division in 2006.

Founded in 1993, Merkley is part of advertising conglomerate Omnicom Group. Some big advertisers hope a partnership with Merkley will bring customers to their business. Merkley + Partners is a leading ad agency offering creative development and brand marketing to such clients as Arby's, Citigroup, Dave & Buster's, The New York Post, and Mercedes-Benz. In addition to traditional advertising services, the firm provides specialized communications services for health care companies and multimedia services through an interactive marketing division.

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