During the past five years, the Yari Film Group has firmly anchored itself as one of the premiere homes for independent films. We take pride in collaborating with filmmakers and bringing forth their creative visions. From seasoned veterans -- such as Lasse Hallström, Paul Haggis, and Sidney Lumet -- to first time writers and directors, we continue to seek out innovative stories and storytellers. In addition to our success financing and producing quality films, the Yari Film Group has a dedicated domestic distribution affiliate, Yari Film Group Releasing. Yari Film Group strives to create entertaining films, while never sacrificing quality and the unique visions of our filmmakers. In such a short period, our critical and commercial achievements are proof of our success and staying power... and we look forward to an even brighter future.

EMI's business is keeping music fans entertained. The #4 record company in terms of market share (behind Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group) houses recorded music segment EMI Music and EMI Music Publishing. EMI Music distributes CDs, videos, and other formats primarily through imprints and divisions such as Capitol Records and Virgin, and sports a roster of artists such as The Beastie Boys, Norah Jones, and Lenny Kravitz. EMI Music Publishing, the world's largest music publisher, handles the rights to more than a million songs. EMI Music operates through regional divisions (EMI Music North America, International, and UK & Ireland). Private equity firm Terra Firma owns EMI.

Ardent Records was founded in 1966 by owner and CEO John Fry. It may not be the biggest record label around, but Ardent Records knows a good thing when they see it. Christian rock label Ardent Records is home to artists such as Big Tent Revival, Brother's Keeper, Skillet, and Todd Agnew. Many of the label's bands seek to achieve secular crossover success after starting out in the Christian market. Ardent company is also equipped with three recording/mix studios that have been used by high profile clients such as ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin, and Travis Tritt.

Peterson, Williams & Bizer known to all as PWB Marketing Communications offers integrated marketing communications to clients across the Midwest. The agency's services include branding, strategic planning, Web design, print communications development, and advertising serving clients in such industries as technology, health care, insurance, and manufacturing. It has worked with such clients as Amcor PET Packaging, Detroit Diesel Corporation, and Market Strategies. The firm traces its roots to the 1970s but took its current form in 1986.

Bazzirk was founded in 1988. Bazzirk is crazy about business to business advertising. The agency, which has active campaigns in more than 60 countries globally, provides an assortment of interactive and traditional marketing tools and services including advertising, strategic planning, market research, and Web site design. Bazzirk company also offers direct marketing services and tools, as well as media planning and placement services. Its clients include Hewlett-Packard, Symantec, and Unisys, among others.

LMNO Productions is a leading producer of documentary and other non-fiction programming for television. It has created more than 600 programs and 50 different series, including Final Justice with Erin Brockovich (for Lifetime), The Little Couple (Discovery Communication's TLC), and Over Your Head (HGTV). The company's early hits included Kids Say the Darndest Things (CBS) hosted by Bill Cosby. In addition to TV productions, LMNO produces a variety of educational and commercial videos for corporate clients through LMNO Media Group. CEO Eric Schotz started the company in 1989.

John Brown Publishing Limited company is one of the largest contract publishers in the UK. It specializes in publishing customer magazines, or publications produced on contract for companies, designed to strengthen ties with consumers. John Brown Publishing has produced publications for such clients as Disney, Mothercare, Novartis, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Swarovski. The company also produces catalogs and other marketing materials, manages direct mail efforts, and develops digital marketing campaigns. John Brown Publishing is controlled by Bridgepoint Capital. The company was founded in 1987.

Palm Pictures is an entertainment company with operations devoted to film and music. The company releases about ten movies theatrically per year in genres such as drama, documentary, and musical film. It also acquires and distributes projects for DVD, such as The Basketball Diaries, Sex and Lucia, and the 15th anniversary re-release of Stop Making Sense. Other holdings include Blue Mountain Music (music publishing) and Arthouse Films (specialty film library). The company additionally operates Palm Pictures UK through an office in London. Palm Pictures was founded in 1998 by influential music industry exec Chris Blackwell, who helped further the careers of Steve Winwood, Cat Stevens, Bob Marley, and U2.

Among California's top award-winning public relations agencies, Solem & Associates provides a full range of independent services. But we also offer a unique specialty: the crafting of on-target communications programs and products around issues with public policy implications.Since its inception in 1976, Solem & Associates has used its expertise to offer the strategies and follow-through that inform public officials, rally community support, win contracts, approve projects, educate voters, gain positive media coverage, distinguish corporate identities and achieve client satisfaction.To provide clients with broader national and international communications services, Solem & Associates is a partner in the Worldcom Public Relations Group, a network of some 100 independent agencies in 33 countries. Solem is Worldcom's exclusive public affairs/public relations agency for the San Francisco Bay Area.

2waytraffic is a leading distributor and licensor of television entertainment programming, including reality-based TV shows, game shows, and variety programs. It owns the rights to such titles as Last One Standing, That's the Question, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. The company distributes programming mostly to markets in Europe and Asia. In addition to traditional TV programming, 2waytraffic develops and distributes entertainment content for mobile devices and other interactive media. Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired the company in 2008.

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