IDG Publications Take Top Honors in Marketing Computers' 1999 Media Report; InfoWorld, Computerworld, Network World, CIO, The Industry Standard Named Among Top Ten Trade Publications

Business Wire, May 27, 1999

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 1999--

With its newly released June issue, MC - the leading technology marketing magazine, published by Adweek - has confirmed IDG's editorial leadership by naming more of the company's journalists to its fifth annual ranking of the "most influential technology journalists" than any other media company.

IDG journalists represented on MC's "Top Influencers" list include: PC World columinst Stephen Manes; InfoWorld editor-in-chief Sandy Reed; PC World/PC World Online editorial director Phil Lemmons; PC World editor-in-chief Cathy Baskin; CIO editor-in-chief Abbie Lundberg; Computerworld editor-in-chief Paul Gillin; The Industry Standard editor-in-chief Jonathan Weber; and Demo Letter editor-in-chief Chris Shipley.

MC's "Top Trade Journalists" list ranks influence of journalists at technology trade publications, and again IDG dominates with five of the top ten spots--more than any other company. The list features: InfoWorld's Sandy Reed, Computerworld's Paul Gillin, CIO's Abbie Lundberg; The Industry Standard's Jonathan Weber; and Network World editor-in-chief John Gallant.

The report ranks key technology industry influencers based on their public profile, external activity, visibility, publication influence and circulation; and reflects reader surveys and MC's editorial perspective. The report is published annually, and represents the 12-month period of April 1998 through March 1999.

"IDG continues to demonstrate an impressive degree of editorial leadership in the technology space," said MC editor Jeffrey O'Brien. "The Industry Standard has made a strong impact as a successful Net startup publication, and the traditional IDG powerhouses continue to thrive."

"With more top journalists on this `influencer' list than any other company, IDG illustrates its unrivaled commitment to editorial integrity, excellence and relevance," said Kelly Conlin, president and CEO of IDG. "We are proud of these journalists that are leading the way in helping our readers make critical business and technology decisions."

MC's 1999 media report appears on the Web beginning today at: www.marketingcomputers.com/issue/june99/index.asp.> About IDG

Headquartered in Boston, International Data Group (IDG) informs more people worldwide about information technology than any other company in the world. With annual revenues of $2.35 billion, IDG is the leading global provider of IT media, research, conferences and expositions. IDG publishes more than 290 computer newspapers and magazines and 700 book titles in 75 countries, led by Computerworld/InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, PC World, Channel World, and the ". . . For Dummies" global product lines. IDG offers online users the largest network of technology sites around the world through IDG.net (http://www.idg.net), which comprises more than 240 targeted web sites in 55 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions in 35 countries, and its research arm, International Data Corporation (IDC) provides computer industry research and analysis through 49 offices in 42 countries worldwide. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.