Foundry (technology media)
Foundry is the technology media and marketing-services business formerly known as IDG Communications. Its brands include PCWorldPCWorldPCWorld is a PC and consumer-technology publication launched in 1983, providing news, reviews and practical guides within Foundry’s media portfolio.Open the full entry, MacworldMacworldMacworld is an Apple-focused technology publication launched in 1984, offering news, reviews and practical advice as part of Foundry.Open the full entry, InfoWorldInfoWorldInfoWorld is a technology publication originating in 1978, serving enterprise developers, software architects and technology decision-makers as part of Foundry.Open the full entry and CIO; Regent acquired it in 2025.
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Key facts
From 1964: IDG origins
Foundry traces its history to IDG’s establishment in 1964 and the development of technology publishing and industry marketing.[1]
February 2022Foundry rebrand
On February 17, 2022, IDG Communications became Foundry, emphasizing the combination of media, data and marketing technology. The announcement cited acquisitions of Triblio, KickFire, LeadSift and Selling Simplified.[1]
March 2025Regent acquisition
IDG completed the sale of Foundry to Regent on March 20, 2025.[2]
October 2025Commercial leadership
In October 2025, Foundry appointed Gregory Anderson global chief revenue officer; the announcement identified Mike Finnerty as CEO.[3]
Portfolio: Enterprise and consumer technology
Foundry serves different audiences through PCWorld for PC users, Macworld for Apple users, InfoWorld for enterprise technology developers and CIO magazineCIO (publication)CIO is a professional publication launched in 1987 for chief information officers and enterprise technology leaders, covering technology strategy, management and digital transformation within Foundry.Open the full entry for IT leaders. Services also include advertising, lead generation, intent data and events.[4]
Public accounts: Websites and social media
Public links: X https://x.com/FoundryCo_Inc (opens in a new window); LinkedInLinkedInLinkedIn is a social networking platform for professionals. It was founded in 2002 by Reid Hoffman and others, launched in 2003, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2011; after Microsoft acquired it for approximately $26.2 billion in 2016, it became a wholly owned Microsoft subsidiary. Its revenue comes from membership subscriptions, advertising, and recruitment solutions.Open the full entry https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundryglobal/ (opens in a new window).[4]
Sources
- After Nearly 60 Years, IDG Communications Becomes Foundry (opens in a new window)
- Blackstone-backed IDG Completes Sale of Foundry to Regent (opens in a new window)
- Foundry Welcomes Gregory Anderson as Global Chief Revenue Officer (opens in a new window)
- Tech Marketing & Buyer Engagement Solutions | Foundry (opens in a new window)