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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
Contact Information
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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iUniverse.com Deal With IDG Books Signals Sea Change for Publishing Industry; For First Time, Major Consumer Publisher Will Outsource Its Catalog to an Internet Company
- 2000-06-22
Business Editors/Publishing Writers
YourDoctor.com Names Steven Berkowitz President and CEO
- 2000-03-31
Business Editors & Health/Internet Writers BERKELEY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--March 31, 2000 Steven Berkowitz has been named president and CEO of YourDoctor.com, the next-generation Internet healthcare infrastructure company that is based on a proprietary navigational system. Berkowitz joins YourDoctor.com from IDG Books (Nasdaq:IDGB), where he was president and publisher....
IDG Books Amplifies Dummies Series with New Book; MP3 For Dummies Explains this Hot New Technology for Hearing and Sharing Music Over the Internet
- 1999-11-09
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 9, 1999--
IDG Books Worldwide Enlists Ask Jeeves to Bring For Dummies Content to the Web
- 1999-10-05
EMERYVILLE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Oct. 5, 1999-- IDG Books Worldwide Adopts Ask Jeeves' Corporate Question Answering Service To Power the Dummies Help Desk Ask Jeeves, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASKJ) today announced that IDG Books Worldwide (Nasdaq:IDGB) will use its Question Answering Service to offer consumers a faster and easier way to...
Forget The Joneses, Why Not Keep Up With The Jetsons?; Smart Homes For Dummies Brings Your Home into the Future
- 1999-06-24
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 24, 1999-- As we enter the 21st century, home automation is getting easier and more affordable. The intelligent home of the Jetsons is becoming less of a cartoon fantasy and more of a real-life reality. Whether building a new home, renovating an existing home,...
In a World Full of Technology Guides, `Dummies' Reigns.
- 1999-04-18
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Apr. 18 -- John Kilcullen sensed he was onto something when he overheard a frustrated computer user tell a salesman he wanted a simple, understandable software primer, "Something like DOS for dummies." What he didn't foresee is...
Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa on the Same Team? Anything is Possible with Fantasy Sports Online For Dummies
- 1999-04-13
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BW SportsWire--April 13, 1999-- Ever dreamed of owning your own professional sports team? Baseball, basketball, football, hockey -- no matter what sport you favor, you can find a Fantasy Sports league on the Internet where you can call the shots. To get the most out of Internet...
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 Appoints Kelly Conlin, Internet, International Marketing Strategist, to Board
- 1999-02-01
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 1, 1999--IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq:IDGB), a global knowledge company with a portfolio of best-selling book brands and computer-based learning tools, announced today the appointment of Kelly P. Conlin, President of International Data Group IDG, to its board of directors.
Get an Edge on Investing Using the Power of the Internet
- 1996-12-17
FOSTER CITY, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--Dec. 17, 1996-- "This concise, well-written book is an excellent resource for both the individual and the professional investor." -- Thomas P. Snow, Senior Vice President, ...
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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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