For 20 years, The Source has been the leading international voice for the ever-evolving world of Hip-Hop music, culture and politics. It is our goal to cover every aspect of this unique and vibrant culture–from the streets that spawn our increasingly creative music and fashion to the power players that direct the boardrooms and make our products into viable commodities and profitable investments. The Source has had unparalled achievements in our 20-year history. While the magazine was undoubtedly the foundation, The Source has created 20 years of content and our accomplishments stretch far beyond the pages of the magazine. Since our inception as a newsletter back in ‘88, The Source has documented everything Hip-Hop like none other, including exclusive interviews in print, on television and online. We have consistently extended our reach beyond the traditional realms of media with special Source music initiatives such as the Hip-Hop Hits compilation, the well reknowned 5 Mic music rating system, Spit 16–our unique program designed to expose unsigned artists, as well as producing the first-ever annual awards program centered on Hip-Hop, The Source Awards. With our eyes and ears steadily to the street, our wealth of content speaks volumes to the double decade history of our coverage and legacy in the game. It is this mission that continues to provide our driving force to be popular culture’s most entertaining, complete and respected brand in Hip-Hop and youth culture. From Source Latino to Source France and Source Japan, the influence of the Source is unrivaled in the global presentation of Hip-Hop. The Source’s coverage is dynamic and remains committed to our growing and diverse audience. Under new ownership, The Source’s NEW ERA will see the brand hitting even larger audiences through a wide-ranging multi-media platform that utilizes traditional methods like TV, radio and of course, the Source’s loyal newsstand base, cohesively with new media outlets like the web and mobile technologies. Without compromise, The Source remains committed to documenting the total lifestyle surrounding Hip-Hop that branches into every niche of popular culture worldwide. There’s a good reason why The Source has dominated as the most recognizable “source” of Hip-Hop and youth culture for the last 20 years.

Egmont H. Petersen founded the firm in 1878 as a printing shop. The company is owned by the Egmont Foundation, an organization devoted to charitable activities for children. One media company covers the cutting edge in Scandinavia and beyond. Egmont International operates more than 100 companies in 30 countries through five main divisions: Egmont Magazines, Egmont Books, Nordisk Film (film production and distribution, and cinemas), Egmont Kids Media (books, films, games, and Web holdings), and TV2 Group (television). Magazines include Hjemmet (Denmark), Hjemmet (Norway), and Hemmets Journal (Sweden). While most activities are concentrated in Scandinavia and Europe, Egmont also publishes kids' books in the US.

Jameson Publishing, formerly Corry Publishing, produces national trade magazines focused on information technology. Its titles include Business Solutions Magazine (growth strategies for the IT channel), Integrated Solutions Magazine (capturing and accessing data at all points of work), and Integrated Solutions for Retailers (for retail executives). Jameson Publishing also partners with other companies to promote and produce conferences and trade shows. The company was founded in 1980 by James Peterson; it is currently owned by his sons, Rick and Terry Peterson.

Founded in 1995, Dieste operates as part of the Diversified Agency Services division of holding company Omnicom Group. This firm is muy importante in the world of multicultural marketing. Dieste (formerly Dieste Harmel & Partners) is one of the leading providers of advertising services targeting the Hispanic community. It offers creative ad development and campaign management services, along with media planning and buying and brand development and positioning work. The agency also develops direct response marketing campaigns and customer relationship marketing strategies. Its major clients have included Pepsi and Southwest Airlines.

Magnolia Pictures company distributes primarily art house and foreign movies such as the documentary hit films Capturing the Friedmans, Control Room, and Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban and his business partner Todd Wagner own Magnolia Pictures through their 2929 Entertainment holdings. The company has the ability to operate in tandem with sister firms (Landmark Theatres, high definition TV network HDNet, and studios 2929 Productions and HDNet Films) to release films simultaneously in the theater, on TV, and on DVD. Magnolia was founded in 2001 by movie execs Bill Banowsky (CEO) and Eamonn Bowles (president).

The Phelps Group was founded in 1981 by CEO Joe Phelps. The Phelps Group offers advertising, branding, sales promotion, media relations, and customer relationship management (CRM) services. It also offers Internet marketing services, such as website design and online media planning and buying. The Phelps Group serves national and regional clients in a variety of industries, including health care, retail, travel and tourism, technology, and packaged goods. It has counted Panasonic, Roland Corporation, and Innova Electronics among its portfolio of clients.

Channel One operates the Channel One Network, a satellite TV network that reaches about 6 million students in more than 8,000 junior and senior high schools with daily newscasts and educational videos. Channel One provides schools with the necessary broadcast equipment (TVs, monitors, satellite dishes) to view its programs free of charge. It also offers news and programming on its ChannelOne.com website. Most of its revenues come from advertising. The company was launched in 1990. Marketing and media company Alloy owns Channel One.

Columbia Pictures is the studio through which Sony Pictures Entertainment produces its big budget movies. The studio was founded in 1924, and in 1982 it was purchased by Coca-Cola. Sony purchased Columbia from Coke in 1989 for $3.4 billion. The deal was the largest acquisition by a Japanese firm up to that time, and initially caused headaches for Sony due to losses from elaborate spending budgets and box office duds (Ishtar). In recent years Columbia Pictures has scored hits with its Spider-Man franchise, as well as comedies such as Superbad and Hancock. It operates as part of Sony Picture's Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group.

Axiom Films makes independent features and documentaries for both the large and small screen. Axiom Films is involved with projects from financial backing to production and through to distribution and international sales. Its films have all premiered as official selections at well-known festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Toronto, and Venice. Many have been nominated for or won awards ranging from festival prizes to Academy Awards. Axiom Films merged with UKI Films in 2004 via a reverse takeover. Founders Douglas Cummins and Rocio Freire-Bernat control Axiom Films.

NRG Media is dedicated to providing Great Local Radio and is committed to being an active and integral part of the communities in which it serves. NRG Media consists of 45 radio stations throughout four states in the Midwest - Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois. NRG Media was founded on March 1, 2005, as a result of a merger of NewRadio Group, LLC and the radio assets of Waitt Media. Based on the number of radio stations, at its inception, NRG Media became the seventh largest radio network in the country. The company is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and led by President/CEO Mary Quass.

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