Podesta Group (formerly PodestaMattoon) offers governmental relations and strategic consulting services for those with interests within the Beltway. It assists with branding, crisis management, strategies involving legislation, and message development. Clients have included associations such as the National Association of Broadcasters and corporations such as The Washington Post Company and Clear Channel Communications. Podesta Group, Inc. was initially founded in 1998 by former Republican strategist Dan Mattoon and Tony Podesta, legendary lobbyist and brother of former Clinton Chief of Staff John Podesta. In 2006, however, Mattoon left to create his own public relations firm.

Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group releases about 20 pictures each year through its three studios: the big budget Columbia Pictures ("The Karate Kid"), genre division Screen Gems ("Death at a Funeral"), and independent producer Sony Pictures Classics ("Whatever Works"). Its Sony Pictures Releasing International is responsible for the sales, distribution, and marketing of movies in about 140 countries and territories worldwide. Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group is the movie marketing, licensing, and promotions arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Established in in 1997, Tranzact Information Services LLC took its current form when parent TRANZACT (no relation to TranzAct Technologies) combined Data Warehouse with MarketerNet Holdings in 2008. Tranzact Information Services (formerly Data Warehouse) is a direct marketing firm specializing in the mortgage, insurance, and automotive industries. Tranzact Information Services company pulls together public records and credit data on millions of US consumers and turns the information into prospect lists for its customers. Tranzact Information Services also provides analytical services and reporting for customers' marketing campaigns.

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.

Korman Marketing Group applies "experiential marketing" to increase consumer loyalty, sales channel performance, and employee productivity through its specialized marketing services. Korman's consumer marketing services include event marketing, rewards program management, and database management, while its employee and business centered offerings include incentive, training, and retention programs. It offers its "Home for the Brand" marketing approach, which attempts to create an environment that generates a physical presence to the brand, represents the brand's roots, and fosters emotional connections to its core.

Smith & Harroff was founded in 1973 by J. Brian Smith and the late Mark Harroff. affairs and political campaigns. Organizations that are trying to impact public opinion or policy decisions are counted among its core clients. Until 2002, it produced advertising for 10-15 Republican political candidates per election cycle. Today, 90% of its business comes from corporate public affairs consulting, with services including preparing press kits, preparing clients for public speaking and debates, and Web advertising and design. Clients include the US Department of Energy, Arizona Cardinals, Monsanto, and Westinghouse Electric.

Southwest Strategies LLC was formed in 2000 by partners Alan Ziegaus and Chris Wahl. The partners brought more than 40 years of combined experience in public relations, public affairs and marketing to the firm, which has become one of the leading public affairs and public relations firms in San Diego. Southwest Strategies offers strategic planning and communications services and graphic design for leading businesses and organizations in the region.Southwest Strategies treats each client as a partner, with one of the company's principals responsible for ensuring that the communication goals of the client are not only reached but exceeded. We approach each challenge from a strategic point of view, seeking first to learn as much as possible about our client's business and then applying creative strategies to select and develop the best tools possible that will help to move our clients forward.

Arclight Films focuses on international film sales and distribution of American "arthouse" fare under the Arclight banner. Its Arclight Television group is devoted to TV distribution while Darclight handles genre films (thrillers, horror, action) and Easternlight covers Asian cinema. Arclight Films is also active in producing and co-producing, with a theatrical production branch in Australia. The company, founded in 2002 by managing director Gary Hamilton and chairman Victor Syrmis, has offices in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, New York, Sydney, and Toronto.

A. Eicoff & Company is a leading advertising agency specializing in direct response television marketing. It helps create TV spots and campaigns that not only highlight a product or brand but also urge consumers to call, write, or log onto the Internet for more information. In addition to creative work, A. Eicoff provides monitoring and measuring services to track the effectiveness of its campaigns, and it offers planning services to help its clients target specific consumer groups.

Started in 1976 by CEO Steve Hoffman, the company took its current form in 1992. The Iris Group, doing business as Modern Postcard, provides direct mail advertising services based around the standard postcard. Other products include folded postcards, tri-fold postcards, and specialty products that include business cards, rack cards, and other custom cards. Modern Postcard provides design and printing services, as well as mailing and list services.

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