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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.2B
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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
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NAICS Code Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities: 541720
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- 2007-04-16
IDG's (Boston, MA) InfoWorld Media Group (San Francisco, CA) has ceased publication of "InfoWorld" with the April 2 issue. Content for the title, launched in 1980, will be carried on an "IW" web site. The print edition had a circulation of 180,000 CTOs, IT professionals and senior executives. IDG said...
LinuxWorld San Francisco and The Computer Museum Team-Up To Make History; Nationwide search conducted for Linux and open source memorabilia; attendees encouraged to bring additional items to the event
- 2006-08-03
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- LinuxWorld Conference & ExpoR, in conjunction with the Computer History Museum, recently joined forces in conducting a nationwide search for Linux and open source related memorabilia. The search was carried out as one of the many planned events at this year's Expo to recognize the 15 year...
LinuxWorld San Francisco And The Computer Museum Team-Up To Make History; Nationwide search conducted for Linux and open source memorabilia; attendees encouraged to bring additional items to the event
- 2006-08-02
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -- LinuxWorld Conference & ExpoR, in conjunction with the Computer History Museum, recently joined forces in conducting a nationwide search for Linux and open source related memorabilia. The search was carried out as one of the many planned events at this year's Expo to recognize the 15 year...
MIDDLE EAST: COMPUTER PIRACY ESTIMATED 55%.(Brief Article)
- 2004-07-08
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper (July 8, 2004), the International Data Group IDG, which is the world's leading technology media, research and event company, announced that the computer piracy ratio in the Middle East and North Africa region amounted to an average 55% last year compared...
EASTERN EUROPE: COMPUTER PIRACY ESTIMATED 70%.(Brief Article)
- 2004-07-08
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper (July 8, 2004), the International Data Group IDG, which is the world's leading technology media, research and event company, announced that the computer piracy ratio in the Eastern European countries amounted to an average 70% last year. The company added that...
LATIN AMERICA: COMPUTER PIRACY ESTIMATED 63%.(Brief Article)
- 2004-07-08
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper (July 8, 2004), the International Data Group IDG, which is the world's leading technology media, research and event company, announced that the computer piracy ratio in the Latin American countries amounted to an average 63% last year. The company added that...
EGYPT: LOCAL COMPUTER PIRACY ROSE.(Brief Article)
- 2004-07-08
According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper (July 8, 2004), the International Data Group IDG, which is the world's leading technology media, research and event company, announced that the computer piracy ratio in Egypt rose to 69% last year, up from 54% in the previous year. The company...
Still Standing, Pat
- 2004-05-17
No surprise that Pat Mcgovern is big on brains. He's CEO of IDG, a privately held business launched back in 1964 that rakes in $2.4 billion a year from selling head food: more than 300 computer magazines (Computer World and Linux World, for example), over 170 tech conferences and the...
IDG Announces Launch of ZOOM Magazine in the Netherlands; IDG's Latest Publication Launches in Corporation with HCC, the Largest Computer Club in the World
- 2003-02-12
Business Editors and High-Tech Writers BOSTON--BUSINESS WIRE--Feb. 12, 2003 International Data Group IDG, the world's leading technology media company, today announced it will launch the publication ZOOM, in The Netherlands on March 7, 2003. Targeting The Netherlands' growing group of consumers who are interested in buying or working...
IDG's Macworld and Aspyr Media Co-Host Bowling Event to Benefit San Francisco Public School; Macintosh Industry Teams Donate Over $15,000 in Cash and Equipment
- 2003-01-03
Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Macworld San Francisco 2003 SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE--Jan. 3, 2003 IDG's Macworld magazine and Aspyr Media have announced the third annual MacBowl, a Macintosh industry event to support a select San Francisco public school. For a $1,500 donation in cash or equipment, companies sponsor a...
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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