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An industry leader, Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately-owned business publishers in the U.S. with 32 business, trade and consumer publications and related Web sites in North America, Europe and Asia. As an authoritative source of vital news and information to industry leaders and consumers worldwide, each of the company?s newspapers, magazines and Web sites have become required reading in their respective business and consumer sectors.
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Rance E. CrainNumber of Employees 1,000
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NAICS Code : 516110
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Crain Communications Names Kathy Henry Circulation/Audience Development Director
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Crain Communications names corporate circulation/audience development director
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Sahara Media, Inc. Appears In Pages of Crain's New York Business
- 2008-10-21
Rebirth of Honey Magazine Spotlighted In Leading New York Business Journal NEW YORK -- Sahara Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:SHHD), a multimedia company that recently acquired Sahara Media Inc., appeared in leading New York business journal, Crain's New York. Titled "Sweet Read On The Web," the article, which ran...
Stay True to Your Brand
- 2008-05-05
Ad guru Rance Crain says the rules are eternal. Crain Communications isn’t the highest-profile media company, but each week its publications—including such titles as Advertising Age, Crain’s New York Business and Automotive News— are must-reads for busy executives. Since 1971, Rance Crain, a son of the founder, has run...
"Television Week," , a magazine produced by Crain Communications , has launched "WebVideoReport," an online newsletter/email information service targeted to "anyone who needs to know how to use Web video to generate revenue or mar
- 2007-11-17
"Television Week," (Los Angeles, CA), a magazine produced by Crain Communications (Detroit, MI), has launched "WebVideoReport," an online newsletter/email information service targeted to "anyone who needs to know how to use Web video to generate revenue or market their goods and services," Crain said. The service aggregates daily news on...
People & Players.
- 2007-01-15
ABM Centennial gala: New York American Business Media celebrated its 100th anniversary in December with a centennial gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Video clips from business leaders highlighted the role business media have played in American industry in the past century,...
Crain Communications' "B2B Magazine" has launched "Straight Line: The World of Direct Marketing," an e-mail newsletter that covers b2b and business-to-consumer direct marketing
- 2006-07-01
Crain Communications' New York "B2B Magazine" has launched "Straight Line: The World of Direct Marketing," an e-mail newsletter that covers b2b and business-to-consumer direct marketing. Published biweekly, it includes industry news and commentary, case studies, list changes, interviews with industry executives and links and resources. Registration is free.
BI adds staffer.(Charmain Benton appointed in Business Insurance )(Brief article)
- 2006-06-12
CHICAGO-Business Insurance has taken on a new staffer in its editorial department in Chicago, with Charmain Benton joining the magazine as a copy editor. Ms. Benton previously held editing positions at sister publications published by Crain Communications Inc., BI's parent, and most recently...
Crain Communication Rolls Out Clickshare for User Management on Automotive News and Other Online Content
- 2006-03-10
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Crain Communications Inc., the U.S. trade publisher with premier titles in automotive, advertising, insurance, health-care and regional-business markets, has chosen Clickshare for managing its online subscription processing and controlling user access to key websites. Clickshare's patent-pending service uniquely provides both user authentication and commerce services, as...
State of the Sector Recognition & Rewards: What's the Payoff?
BNET
- 2005-10-10
And though most firms haven't ditched old-fashioned tokens of appreciation like awards based on years of service, companies increasingly look for ways to link employee recognition to achieving goals, improving products or demonstrating behaviors aligned with corporate values. Sixty percent have written strategies guiding employee rewards, according to a survey...
`BtoB' adds Web development manager.(Jeff Buddle as marketing development manager)(Brief Article)
- 2005-09-12
BtoB has hired Jeff Buddle as online marketing development manager. Buddle will work in Crain Communications Inc.'s New York office. "Adding Jeff to our staff will be another step forward for the BtoB group,'' said Publisher Bob Felsenthal. "Our online properties, including btobonline.com and...
Crain Communications is launching two English-language electronic newsletters for the Chinese market
- 2005-04-30
Crain Communications (Detroit, MI) is launching two English-language electronic newsletters for the Chinese market. 'Plastic News China E-Weekly' will be produced by Crain's 'Plastic News' magazine while 'Ad Age' will launch 'Advertising Age China" with an issue in June. The former will be distributed on a controlled basis while the...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Rance E. Crain | President |
| Paul Dalpiaz | Chief Information Officer |
| Bob Adams | Group Vice President, Technology, Manufacturing & Circulation |
| Brian Tucker | Vice President |
| Charlie Thompson | Vice President |
| Chuck Ross | Vice President |
| David Blake | Vice President |
| David E. Zielasko | Vice President |
| David Kamis | Vice President, Production & Manufacturing |
| David S. Klein | Vice President, Publishing & Editorial Director |
| Fawn Lopez | Vice President |
| Gloria Scoby | Senior Vice President & Group Publisher |
| Joyce McGarvy | Vice President, Distribution |
| Laura Anger | Vice President, Human Resources |
| Martin J. Ross | Vice President |
| Mary L. Kramer | Vice President |
| Peter Brown | Vice President |
| Robert Felsenthal | Vice President |
| Robert S. Simmons | Vice President & Director, Publications |
| Suzanne Siracuse | Vice President |
| Thomas M. Marantette | Vice President, Finance |
| Todd Johnson | Vice President, Workforce Mgmt |
| William A. Morrow | Executive Vice President, Operations |
| William T. Bisson | Vice President |
| Donald D. Eagle | Director, Corp Facilities |
| Patrick Sheposh | Director, Corp Circulation |
| Mary Kay Crain | Treasurer & Assistant Secretary |
| Merrilee P. Crain | Secretary & Assistant Treasurer |
| Peter K. Grantz | Associate Counsel |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Keith E. Crain | Chairman |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | President | Current |
| Advertising Age | Editor-in-Chief | Current |
| TelevisionWeek | President & Editor-in-Chief | Former |
| Lee Enterprises, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Chief Information Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Group Vice President, Technology, Manufacturing & Circulation | Current |
| Automotive News | Vice President & Director, Production | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Bachelor of Journalism | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TelevisionWeek | Publisher, Director, Editorial & Group Vice President | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| TelevisionWeek | Publisher & Director, Editorial | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Law Bulletin Publishing Co. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Rubber News | Publisher, Publisher, Vice President | Current |
| Tire Business | Vice President | Former |
| Tire Business | Publisher | Former |
| Tire Business | Assistant Managing Editor | Former |
| Ohio University | Master's Degree In Journalism | Former |
| Marietta College | Bachelor's Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Production & Manufacturing | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Corp Director, Production, Manufacturing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Publishing & Editorial Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| American Heart Association, Inc. | Former | |
| Economic Club of Chicago | Former | |
| University of Missouri | Bachelor degree in Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Senior Vice President & Group Publisher | Current |
| Advertising Age | Former |
Joyce McGarvy joined Crain Communications Inc in 1979 as corporate distribution director. She oversees the distribution of all of Crain's weekly, biweekly and monthly publications. Ms. McGarvy is involved in several professional organizations including serving as president of Red Tag News Association, national co-chair of the Periodicals Focus Groups and co-chair for the Periodicals Operations Advisory Committee. She was vice-chair of the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee from 2004-05 and has since taken on the role of industry chair where she will serve through 2007. Ms. McGarvy holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cleary College in Michigan and a masters of science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wppc | Vice President | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Distribution | Current |
| Wppc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Corporate Distribution Director | Former |
| Central Michigan University | Masters of Science Degree in Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Human Resources | Current |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | HR director | Former |
| Heller Financial, Inc. | manager | Former |
| Central Michigan University | master's degree in human resources management and bachelor's degree in business administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Business Insurance | Publisher | Current |
| Business Insurance | Vice President & Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Automotive News | Assoc Publisher, Director, Editorial & Group Publisher, Europe | Current |
| Automotive News | Director, Editorial | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Chicago Sun Times | Former | |
| Marquette University | degree in business and marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waste News | Publisher, Vice President and Publications Director | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President & Director, Publications | Current |
| The University of Akron | B.A. in marketing | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Wayne State University | MBA in finance | Former |
| Western Michigan University | bachelor's degree in accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Workforce Management | Publisher & Group Vice President | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President, Workforce Mgmt | Current |
| Michigan State University | master's degrees in finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Vice President | Current |
| Investmentnews | Group Publisher | Current |
| University of Bridgeport | bachelor of science degree in Finance and Banking | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Director, Corp Facilities | Current |
| CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. | vice president | Former |
| CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. | regional facility manager to Charter One Bank | Former |
| Wayne State University | master's degree in management | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Director, Corp Circulation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Treasurer & Assistant Secretary | Current |
| Waste News | Treasurer | Current |
| Waste News | Treasurer | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Secretary & Assistant Treasurer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Associate Counsel | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive News | Chairman, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief | Current |
| Crain Communications, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
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