RED Distribution is a Sony Music-owned independent record distributor that handles the sales and marketing of releases for nearly 50 record labels. A leading indie distributor in the US, the company distributes music for prolific labels including Fat Possum Records (home of critically acclaimed acts such as The Fiery Furnaces, Dinosaur Jr., and Andrew Bird); Sanctuary Records (home of artists such as Ashanti and Blues Traveler); and Victory Records, its top-selling label. Successful RED Distribution acts have also included the popular bands Los Lonely Boys and Switchfoot.

Fister Lauberth provides advertising and marketing services for clients in a variety of businesses with an eye for the design elements in campaigns. The agency maintains specialty practices in the pharmaceutical and health care industries and also offers corporate communications, environmental graphics, and other design and marketing services for architects, interior designers, and corporate art programs. The agency was founded in 1988 by Amy Fister and Suzanne Lauberth.

Founded in 2001, Max Media LLC acquires, builds and operates television and radio stations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Max was formed by Gene Loving, the current Chairman and CEO, John Trinder, the current President and COO, Chuck McFadden, a senior advisor to Max, Tim Robertson, a senior advisor to Max and a founder of The Family Channel, and David Wilhelm, the current CFO. Management and the equity sponsors, Quad-C Management, Colonnade Capital and Golden Gate Capital, have committed approximately $175 million of equity to fund acquisitions and development of de novo broadcast properties. Management’s strategy is to selectively acquire development-stage and troubled media properties in desirable markets and improve the ratings, revenues and cash flow. The management team has been successful in this strategy by emphasizing increased marketing focus and applying innovative programming expertise. Mr. Loving and Mr. Trinder have previously built, operated and sold two companies with similar strategies of acquiring small market radio and television stations and improving operations with professional management and technical improvements. In 1979, Loving and Trinder started TVX Broadcast Group, which went public in 1985 and was sold to Paramount Communications in 1991 for $500 million. Subsequently, they, along with Mr. McFadden, founded Max Media Properties LLC in 1991 and sold it to Sinclair Broadcasting in 1998 for $270 million.

Trinity Communications, Inc. was founded in 1993. Clients have included Avaya, Ceridian, Liberty Mutual, Putnam Investments, and The Beacon Companies. Trinity Communications provides marketing communications services to corporate clients residing in the health care, life sciences, banking, hospitality, real estate and development, and professional service industries, among others. Products and services involve sales promotion, event marketing, and creative advertising (in print and on the Internet).

Reply! company collects customer prospects and leads from several online sources; its advertising clients purchase "clicks" on a cost-per-lead basis in the form of what it calls an "auction marketplace." In addition to providing their contact information, the prospects also provide user-submitted insight such as where and when they wish to purchase a particular product. Reply! primarily serves locally targeted advertisers residing in the automotive, home improvement, insurance, and real estate sectors. Reply! has generated more than 700,000 leads and serves some 5,000 advertisers. In early 2010, Reply! filed for an IPO with the SEC.

Founded by Stan Richards in 1965, the group builds brand awareness through everything from print ads to employee uniform design. It has molded the public's perception of such brands as Amstel Light, Fruit of the Loom, GameStop, Motel 6, The Home Depot, and Red Lobster. For The Richards Group every day is brand new. The independent advertising agency specializes in creating loyalty for its customers' brands through marketing, public relations, and sales promotions. Services include creating company or product names and inventing corporate identities, as well as graphic design, packaging, analytics, digital marketing, and marketing for certain niches, including sports, entertainment, and minorities.

CEO Norm Marshall & Associates Inc. started the agency in 1979. Norm Marshall & Associates (NMA) is a marketing firm that specializes in product placement and other types of campaigns related to the entertainment industry. It works primarily with consumer products manufacturers and consumer services companies to place their products or brands prominently in television shows and movies. Other services include strategic campaign planning, promotional event planning, and creative services. Its clients have included Hostess Brands, Microsoft, and UBS Financial Services. NMA has offices in Los Angeles and New York City, as well as international offices in Bejing, Sydney, and Tokyo.

One of the largest independent trade publishers in the country, Running Press Publishers has been providing consumers with an innovative list of quality books and book-related kits since 1972. Running Press creates more than 200 new titles a year under four imprints: Running Press, Running Press Miniature Editions™, Running Press Kids, and Courage Books. Titles cover a broad range of categories, including: general non-fiction, science, history, children's fiction and non-fiction, food and wine, pop culture, lifestyle, photo-essay, and illustrated gift books. Running Press is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, with additional offices in New York City and London. Running Press is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.

TR Design (formerly Tepperman/Ray Associates) wants to help its customers get their messages out. The independent agency is a marketing communications and design firm; its services include advertising, branding, production, Web site design and other digital offerings, exhibit design, printing, and direct mail marketing. Clients tend to come from the health care industry but have also included computer software, professional services, and manufacturing. TR Design has worked with Iron Mountain, Teradyne, and Zeiss. Principals Paul Tepperman and Carroll Ray founded the agency in 1986.

Meridian Enterprises Corporation was established in 1978. Meridian Enterprises is a relationship marketing company that increases sales by creating customer loyalty and improving employee performance. Meridian company's programs integrate database marketing, tracking, and measurement tools with rewards, incentives, and professional marketing communications customized to fit client needs. Meridian company's reward and incentives programs include travel, merchandise, and gift cards. Its specialized corporate divisions include Meridian Incentive, Meridian Group Travel, Meridian eComm, Meridian Loyalty Group, Capitol Marketing Concepts, Fennell Promotions, and Gravtec (which offers sales improvement tools and technology).

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