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International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG?s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG?s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.
Chief Executive Officer, IDG Communications Worldwide
Bob CarriganNumber of Employees 13,640
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One Exeter Plaza
15th floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
617-534-1200
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: 541720
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IDG Books Worldwide Completes $83 Million MGR Acquisition; Publisher gains 3,000 titles and popular brands like Frommer's Travel Guides
- 1999-08-02
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Aug. 2, 1999-- IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDGB) today completed its acquisition of a portfolio of book and online brands from the Macmillan General Reference Group MGR of Pearson Education for $83 million. The acquisition includes such well-known brands as the Frommer'sR Travel Guides, Weight...
IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. to Acquire Macmillan General Reference Brands; Bestselling Publisher Adds Portfolio of Well-Known Book Brands
- 1999-06-30
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 30, 1998-- IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDGB) today announced it will acquire a portfolio of brands from the Macmillan General Reference Group MGR of Pearson Education through the purchase of all of the outstanding stock of MGR. IDGB is a global knowledge company whose diverse...
Put Your Money Where Your Mouse Is; Investing Online for Dummies, 2nd Edition Shows How Simple Money Management Can Be
- 1999-02-16
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 16, 1999--Today, computers help shop for groceries, buy movie tickets, order clothing and complete banking transactions. It's no surprise that millions of people are now using their PCs for personal investing. With a variety of brokers, investment options and strategies, financial freedom seems well within...
IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. to Acquire Cliffs Notes; Best-Selling Publisher Adds Another Name Brand
- 1998-12-07
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 7, 1998--IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDGB), today announced it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Cliffs Notes, a privately-held publisher of the popular literary study guides. IDGB is a global knowledge company whose diverse portfolio includes many best-selling book brands and computer-based learning...
-IDG: IDG announces IPO of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. on NASDAQ, New York
- 1998-06-30
M2 PRESSWIRE-30 June 1998-IDG: IDG announces IPO of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. on NASDAQ, New York C1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:290698 IDG Books is a leading publisher of computer, business and self-help books and a subsidiary of International Data Group IDG, the foremost global provider of...
Gardening for Dummies, Out One Week, Heads for Second Printing
- 1996-05-07
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--May 7, 1996--"Gardening For Dummies," this year's hot new gardening book, was at bookstores for less than a week when it went back to the presses for a second printing."Gardening for Dummies" is a friendly but expert guide to gardening from Mike MacCaskey and the editors of...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Bob Carrigan | Chief Executive Officer, IDG Communications Worldwide |
| Ted Bloom | CFO & Treasurer |
| Howard Sholkin | Director, Communicatons & Marketing Programs |
| Robert Blumstein | Director, CRM Analytics |
| Susanna Hinds | Manager, Corp Communications |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Patrick J. McGovern | Founder & Chairman |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IDG | CEO | Current |
| International Data Group | Chief Executive Officer, IDG Communications Worldwide | Current |
| Computerworld, Inc. | CIO and Cso | Current |
| American Business Media | Secretary | Current |
| Computerworld, Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| IDG | President, Idg Communications | Former |
| CXO Media | CIO & CSO | Former |
| IDG Ventures | Senior Vice President | Former |
| AOL LLC | Senior Vice President, Interactive Marketing Group | Former |
| Boston University | Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Data Group | CFO & Treasurer | Current |
| Mediregs, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Data Group | Director, Communicatons & Marketing Programs | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IDC Central Europe | Marketing Director | Current |
| International Data Group | Director, CRM Analytics | Current |
| International Data Group | Director, CRM Analytics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Data Group | Manager, Corp Communications | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IDG Ventures Management Company L.L.C. | Founder & Chairman | Current |
| International Data Group | Founder & Chairman | Current |
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