Neotrope was established Jan. 1983, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013. Founded by creative guru Christopher Laird Simmons, and author J.L. Simmons, PhD, Neotrope has been a leader in publishing, and entertainment communications, as well as music, and technology sectors. Neotrope is also a creative agency, and PR, advertising and marketing firm, located in Torrance, Calif., USA.