Atlanta Business Chronicle

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, which had revenue of more than $11.6 billion in 2004. Cox Enterprises is one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services. Major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, a cable television distributor that includes telephone, high-speed Internet access and other advanced broadband services; Cox Newspapers, a publisher of newspapers, local and national direct mail advertising and customized newsletters; Cox Television, a provider of television, television sales rep firms and research; Cox Radio; and Manheim Auctions, which hosts vehicle auctions, repair and certification services and Web-based technology products. Cox also owns an equity stake in a range of Internet businesses, including AutoTrader.com, one of the world's largest and most visited sources of used vehicle listings for dealers and consumers. Cox Enterprises was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Atlanta. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution is headquartered in Atlanta.

Founded in 1846, the Associated Press is a news cooperative essential global news network, delivering news from every corner of the world to all media platforms and formats. Located in Atlanta, Ga., it is a trusted source of independent newsgathering serving thousands of daily newspaper, radio, television and online customers with coverage in text, photos, graphics, audio and video. Associated Press serves domestic members, international subscribers and commercial customers, the press has received 49 Pulitzer Prizes and 30 photo Pulitzers.

Located in Atlanta, Ga., Creative Loafing Atlanta is a multimedia company owned by Creative Loafing Inc. The company is an alternative newsweekly nationally known for coverage of news, culture, contemporary music and arts. It also publishes Creative Loafing Charlotte, N.C., Sarasota, Fla. and Tampa, Fla. Creative Loafing Atlanta acquired two alt-weeklies in the United States: the Chicago Reader and the Washington (D.C.) City Paper. The company provides information on various categories, such as food and drink, music, arts/entertainment, movies and sex.