Moontide is a sleeves-up business partner that takes ambitious clients to unexpected heights, offering full-service marketing capabilities encompassing data, media, creative, technology, social, branding, customer experience and content marketing. Located in Los Angeles, Atlanta, NYC, Dallas, and Austin.
A Family of Companies With a Singular Focus.
The Golden State Company, based in Los Angeles and Atlanta, is an organization innovating at the intersection of media and marketing. We are an interconnected house of lifestyle brands and companies operating in the digital media, e-commerce and agency markets. We strive to serve our audiences, customers and partners honestly and passionately; and to deliver compelling products, content and services that improve their lives and drive their businesses forward.
āFor a large number of global brands, the attributes found in the California ethosāoptimism, innovation and boldnessāare central to their definition. Nobody captures this better than Golden State.āMusa Tariq
A Connected Network of Media Brands and Agencies, Organized Around a Shared Ethos.
Emergent is a rapidly growing network of digital media brands including category leaders such as Paradise, SHLTR, Golden State, Cabinfeed, California Love and Surfers. Taking a millennial-minded approach to traditional lifestyle categories, we create premium content and thoughtful cross-channel campaigns that connect leading brands with a global community of highly-engaged Modern Explorers.
Everywhen is an omnichannel media agency that empowers creative shops and marketing companies to offer smart, successful media strategies. Led by folks with deep agency and client experience, Everywhen understands how well-crafted creative and smart media planning work together to deliver successful results. Everywhen combines the technology and experience found in the largest agencies with the dedication and attention of smaller shops.
Driftward is a direct-to-consumer ecommerce property offering premium fine art photography from a network of established and emerging creators. Showcasing a hand-picked selection of images that inspire a spirit of adventure and discovery, Driftward connects photographers with a global audience for their art and the stories behind its creation.
Our collection of regional media brands offers a diverse platform that combines print titles, highly-engaged digital and social communities, and live events. These vibrant brands include: Southbayāserving the iconic beach cities of Southern California; Ventura Blvdāreaching the most active and affluent communities of L.A.ās San Fernando Valley; and SheSezāa podcast and community of women for women interested in succeeding on their own.

Todd Klawin
Co-Chairman
Charlie Koones
Co-Chairman
Warren Schaffer
PresidentMoontide Agency

Jennifer Klawin
Chief Business OfficerEmergent Media

Darren Elms
Managing DirectorRegional Lifestyle Media

Trish Mentas
SVP, FinanceMoontide Agency

Charles Simmons
SVP, TechnologyMoontide Agency

Emily Baker
VP, Brand PublishingMoontide Agency

Cherice Tatum
VP, Client ServicesMoontide Agency

Brian Rockwell
VP, MediaMoontide Agency
āIdeas are like rabbits, you get a couple and learn how to handle them and pretty soon you have a dozen.āJohn Steinbeck
We're Building Something Exciting. Come Join Us.
At The Golden State Company, weāre building a connected family of media brands and agencies. We believe that these two areas of focus each make the other stronger and, ultimately, are rooted in the same art: storytelling.
As an ethos, we celebrate optimism, boldness, honesty, creativity and innovation, and we like to work with brands and people who do the same. If this sounds like you, weād love to get introduced.