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International Data Group

is in the Business Services Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.2B
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

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 Carrigan
Number of Employees 13,640
Contact Information

One Exeter Plaza

15th floor

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

www.idg.com

617-534-1200

NAICS Code Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: 541720

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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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