The Taunton Press takes hobbies seriously. The Taunton Press company is best known for publishing upscale hobby magazines about cooking, woodworking, gardening, and sewing. Titles include Fine Woodworking, Fine Gardening, Fine Cooking, and Threads. Its "Fine Homebuilding" focuses on home improvement and decorating, and its CraftStylish is an online resource for crafters. The Taunton Press company also publishes books (Babyspace Idea Book, Organizing Idea Book) and produces videos on related subjects. Husband and wife team Jan and Paul Roman started the family-owned company in 1975.

Atmosphere is the headquarters of Proximity North America, which is part of a global, digital and eCRM Network with more than 2,000 employees in 59 offices around the world. Atmosphere was founded in 1999 originally as the digital agency of BBDO North America. It is a full service digital marketing company whose core focus is building brand preference through the digital channel.

Each week, the award-winning San Diego Business Journal examines the many ways that the San Diego economy operates. Together with the economic news, demographics and lifestyle profiles, the San Diego Business Journal is presented in an accessible format. First-rate editorial and research teams provide in-depth analysis of the community’s ever-changing business and economic scene. Regular departments include Up Front, highlighting stories of importance featuring San Diego businesses and their decision-makers; Media & Technology, focusing on up-to-the-minute changes and innovations in the businesses that serve these fields; Small Business, profiling those smaller businesses moving into the fore; and Investment and Finance, where San Diego’s many public companies are profiled and analyzed.One of the most widely read features is The List, which ranks the top businesses in any given industry. Each of these surveys is then compiled into the San Diego Business Journal’s invaluable resource – the annual Book of Lists.

Brodeur Partners specializes in providing public relations services for a variety of technology companies. Its services and expertise include research and planning, corporate and crisis communications, marketing communications, digital campaigns, product launches, and media relations. It also has a strategic alliance with several other firms such as Digital Pulp (Web design), Grant Butler Coomber (London-based PR firm), and Burness Communications (targets not-for-profits) -- which enables it to boost its offerings and expand its geographic reach. Brodeur Partners was founded in 1985 and is owned by advertising giant Omnicom Group.

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.

Violator Records, LLC company has taken its clients from the hip-hop clubs into films, TV, and advertising, as well as the wireless businesses. CEO Chris Lighty founded the company with Mona Scott-Young and Todd Moscowitz. In 2008 Scott-Young left Violator to form her own company, Monami Entertainment; Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes followed her. Lighty was schooled in the business from hip hop pioneer Russell Simmons during his time at Rush Communications. If there is one law that Violator Records won't break, it's the self-imposed law of making money while retaining street cred. Music company Violator Records has represented hip-hop artists such as Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Macy Gray, Missy Elliott, and 50 Cent.

SpaFinder, Inc. was founded in 1986. SpaFinder company runs an e-commerce Web site that allows consumers to search for pricing, reservations, and gift certificates at thousands of spas worldwide from day spas to medical spas (which offer specialized services such as acupuncture, cosmetic treatments, and nutrition counseling). It also helps spa owners and operators boost their exposure to consumers through online advertising and marketing programs. SpaFinder offers spa and salon gift cards through partnerships with retailers, including Kroger and Wal-Mart in the US and Loblaw and Sobeys in Canada.

Aegis Group plc, through its subsidiaries, provides media communications and market research services worldwide. It offers various media communication services, including media buying and planning, providing integrated advice and consultancy, brand tracking and marketing analytics, market insight and communications strategy, and digital display services. Aegis company also provides local and international digital services, including strategy and consulting, online advertising and media, Web site build, paid and organic search, social and viral marketing, mobile, and customer relationship management services, as well as research services. Aegis Group plc is based in London, the United Kingdom.

EnviroMedia Social Marketing which has offices in Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon -- was founded in 1997 by CEO Valerie Davis and president Kevin Tuerff. EnviroMedia Social Marketing offers advertising, marketing, and public relations services for projects related to the environment, public health, and social issues. The firm's specialties include branding, broadcast production, interactive marketing, media relations, and media buying. EnviroMedia has counted among its clients the American Cancer Society, Dell, and the Texas Department of Transportation, for which the agency has overseen the "Don't Mess with Texas" anti-litter campaign.

Rosemary Smith Associates Ltd was founded in 2003 by managing director Rosemary Smith. Rosemary Smith Associates (dba RSA Direct) talks straight about lists. The marketing consulting firm offers advice and other services to direct marketers and provides clients with mailing list brokerage and management services. It also advises clients on data protection and compliance audits as well as general and international direct marketing. The firm has more than 20 prepared business lists and about ten consumer lists. Its client list has included Business Week, Adler, Time Life, Management Centre Europe, and Forum Business Media.

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