About Trade Media Group
Trade Media Group LLC is a Fairfax, VA-based software company and digital publisher. Founded by Steve Knight — a former U.S. Army Intelligence officer and CIA analyst — the company builds AI-powered software, automation APIs, and business tools designed to help companies grow smarter and faster.
Our Mission
We believe AI-powered technology should be accessible to every business, not just enterprises with dedicated IT teams. Trade Media Group builds practical, easy-to-use software that brings enterprise-level capabilities to small businesses and independent professionals.
From AI-powered receipt scanning for contractors to 24/7 automated customer service, our products are designed to solve real problems that cost small businesses time and money every day.
Alongside our software portfolio, we publish documentary investigations into unexplained phenomena through Knight Phenomena, applying the same rigorous analytical methodology that Steve Knight developed during his intelligence career.
Intelligence Background
Steve Knight served as a U.S. Army Intelligence officer and CIA analyst for over a decade, developing pattern recognition algorithms for counterterrorism operations.
Knight Phenomena Launched
Applied intelligence methodology to documentary investigations of unexplained phenomena, publishing multiple books including The Unreadable Letter and Vatican Secrets.
Trade Media Group Founded
Established Trade Media Group LLC to build AI-powered software and automation tools for small businesses and contractors.
Product Portfolio Expansion
Grew to five specialized platforms: Trade Pros, Trade Web Pro, AI Receptionist, Screenshot API, and Knight Phenomena.
Steve Knight
Founder & CEO
Steve Knight is a former U.S. Army Intelligence officer and CIA analyst who spent over a decade investigating classified phenomena for the intelligence community. During his government career, he developed revolutionary pattern recognition algorithms that identified terrorist networks — work that earned recognition within the intelligence community.
After leaving government service, Steve founded Trade Media Group LLC to apply his analytical expertise and technology skills to the private sector. His dual focus — building AI-powered business tools and publishing documentary investigations — reflects his belief that rigorous analysis and accessible technology can transform both commerce and understanding.
Steve is the author of multiple published works through Knight Phenomena, including The Unreadable Letter, Vatican Secrets, Weather Weapons & HAARP, and The Torah Code. These investigations apply intelligence-grade methodology to the world’s most enduring mysteries.
As CEO of Trade Media Group, Steve leads product development for the company’s portfolio of five specialized platforms, each designed to make powerful technology accessible to businesses of every size.
Who owns Trade Media Group?
Trade Media Group LLC is owned and operated by Steve Knight, a former U.S. Army Intelligence officer and CIA analyst based in Fairfax, Virginia. Steve founded the company to build AI-powered software and publish documentary investigations.
What does Trade Media Group do?
Trade Media Group LLC is a digital publisher and software company that builds AI-powered tools, automation APIs, and business software. The company operates five platforms: Knight Phenomena (documentary investigations), Trade Pros (contractor management), Trade Web Pro (websites for tradespeople), AI Receptionist (automated customer service), and Screenshot API (developer tools).
What products does Trade Media Group make?
Trade Media Group builds and operates five products: Knight Phenomena at knightphenomena.com, Trade Pros at tradepros.tech, Trade Web Pro at tradewebpro.site, AI Receptionist at aireceptionist.fit, and Screenshot API at screenshotapi.site. Each product serves a distinct market — from contractors and small businesses to developers and documentary enthusiasts.