What Information Today does

Information Today, Inc. (ITI) is a privately held, diversified B2B media and publishing company founded in the mid-1990s (per company history) with firmographic records indicating 1983, headquartered in Medford, New Jersey. The company operates a portfolio of niche trade publications spanning information science, knowledge management, customer relationship management, streaming media, speech technology, database management, and enterprise AI. Core publications include Information Today, KMWorld, CRM Magazine, Database Trends and Applications (DBTA), Streaming Media, Speech Technology, Computers in Libraries, Big Data Quarterly, Online Searcher, and Enterprise AI World. ITI also publishes books through the CyberAge Books imprint and sister company Plexus Publishing, and operates directory and information services including Faulkner Information Services, the American Library Directory, Fulltext Sources Online, and Literary Market Place.

ITI generates revenue across six primary streams: magazine subscriptions, conference and event registrations, book sales, advertising across print/web/newsletter/conference properties, recurring directory and database subscriptions, and webinars/digital content. The company is controlled by founder-family leadership — Thomas H. Hogan (Publisher/President) and Roger R. Bilboul (Chairman) head a roster that includes multiple Hogan family members across VP, Director, and operational roles. Growth has been driven historically by acquisition rather than internal build, with Streaming Media acquired from Penton Media (December 2002), Faulkner Information Services acquired (May 2004), and Speech Technology Media acquired from AmComm Holdings (June 2006). The company employs 51-100 people across offices in Medford and New Providence, NJ; Camden, ME; and Wallingford, UK, reaching audiences such as 107,000+ StreamingMedia.com registered users and 11,000+ KMWorld subscribers.

Name

Information Today

Legal name

Information Today, Inc.

Website

https://infotoday.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Information Today, Inc. is a private B2B media company publishing trade magazines, books, and directories, and running industry conferences for professionals in libraries, knowledge management, CRM, streaming media, speech technology, and data management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Publishing and Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Directory and Mailing List Publishers (51314)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business, Financial & Trade News Publishers (MPAJADAC), E-book Subscription & Bundling Services (MPAJAMAB)

Keywords

• Trade publishing media
• Industry conferences events
• Information professional magazines
• Online directories databases
• Knowledge management media

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Subscription-based periodical publications including Information Today, KMWorld, CRM Magazine, Database Trends and Applications, Streaming Media, Speech Technology, and other industry publications
2. Conference and Events: Organizer of prestigious conferences and exhibitions including Computers in Libraries, KMWorld, Streaming Media events, SpeechTEK, Enterprise Search Summit, and other industry events
3. Book Publishing: Publisher of books through CyberAge Books, ASIST Publications, American Society for Indexing, and Plexus Publishing
4. Advertising: Print, web, e-newsletter, and conference advertising across all media properties
5. Directories and Databases: Subscription-based information services including American Library Directory, Faulkner Information Services, Fulltext Sources Online, Literary Market Place
6. Webinars and Digital Content: Webinars and digital content offerings for professional communities

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Information Today, Inc. is a diversified B2B publishing and media company that produces trade magazines, books, industry conferences, webinars, and subscription-based information services targeting information, library, knowledge management, CRM, streaming media, speech technology, and database management professionals. Its portfolio includes publications such as Information Today, KMWorld, Database Trends and Applications, Streaming Media, Speech Technology, CRM Magazine, and Computers in Libraries, alongside book imprint CyberAge Books and directory products like the American Library Directory and Faulkner Information Services.

Product overview

Information Today, Inc. (ITI) is a diversified publishing and media company operating as a platform of multiple publication brands, information services, and conference/event divisions. The company publishes numerous periodicals including Information Today (flagship magazine), KMWorld (knowledge management focus), Database Trends and Applications (data technology), Streaming Media (digital media industry), Speech Technology, CRM Magazine, Computers in Libraries, Big Data Quarterly, Online Searcher, and Enterprise AI World. The portfolio includes book publishing through CyberAge Books imprint and a sister company Plexus Publishing. Information services include Faulkner Information Services, Fulltext Sources Online directories, the American Library Directory, and Literary Market Place. The company operates KMWorld Buyers' Guide, Speech Technology Reference Guide, and Streaming Media Sourcebook as resource directories. ITI organizes major industry conferences including Computers in Libraries, KMWorld, Streaming Media events, SpeechTEK, and others. The company reaches over 11,000 KMWorld subscribers and operates Unisphere Research for custom market research. E-newsletter products include Streaming Media Xtra (37,000+ readership) and ITI NewsLink. The company operates divisions including Streaming Media, Speech Technology Media, KMWorld, Unisphere Media/DBTA, and CRM Media, with Faulkner Information Services acquired in 2004 and Streaming Media acquired in 2002.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information Today Magazine The flagship magazine publication covering information technology trends, library services, and industry news for information professionals.
• KMWorld
• Database Trends and Applications (DBTA) Magazine covering technologies and processes involved in creation, management, application, and storage of structured and unstructured data for enterprises.
• Streaming Media Magazine Bi-monthly magazine and digital media company serving the streaming media industry, covering online video and audio for business communication and consumer content delivery.
• Speech Technology Magazine Magazine and media outlet covering the speech technology industry, including speech recognition and synthesis.
• CRM Magazine Magazine serving leaders engaged in customer relationship management and customer-centric business initiatives across technology, communications, finance, retail, and healthcare industries.
• Computers in Libraries Magazine Magazine providing practical information and guidance for library technology implementation and digital services.
• Big Data Quarterly Magazine covering big data trends, technologies, and applications for enterprise readers.
• Online Searcher Magazine focused on online information retrieval, search technologies, and internet research methodologies.
• Enterprise AI World Publication and conference brand covering enterprise artificial intelligence applications and strategies.
• CyberAge Books Book publishing imprint focused on information technology, knowledge management, and library science topics.
• Faulkner Information Services IT and communications information services providing databases, reports, and primary research for business planners, consultants, IT staff, libraries, and government agencies.
• Fulltext Sources Online (FSO) Directory product providing access to fulltext sources available in print and online formats.
• American Library Directory Comprehensive directory of American libraries with contact information and organizational details.
• Literary Market Place Directory covering the book publishing industry including publishers, agents, and related services.
• Conference & Exhibition Events Organized conferences including Computers in Libraries, KMWorld, Streaming Media events, SpeechTEK, Data Summit, Enterprise AI World, Taxonomy Boot Camp, and other industry events for library and information professionals.
• Unisphere Research Market research division conducting proprietary custom research projects in conjunction with data management and IT user groups.
• KMWorld Buyers' Guide Print and electronic resource helping users find vendors and sources for Knowledge Management tools.
• Plexus Publishing Publishing company producing mystery novels including the Meg Daniels Mystery series by Jane Kelly, operated as a sister company to Information Today, Inc.
• Streamingmedia.com Premier online destination for streaming media professionals featuring news, articles, audio/video content, research reports, and industry directory with over 107,000 registered users.
• Information Today Online Store Online store at store.infotoday.com for direct sales of books, back issues, merchandise, and conference-related products.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Contact North/Contact NordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaulkner Information Services is part of the sponsor team for the Learning & Training Technology Labs of Contact North/Contact Nord, Canada's largest distance education network, headquartered in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. These Labs provide educators and trainers from public and private sectors opportunities to explore and evaluate emerging information technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor Business Media: Privately held B2B media company operating trade magazines, websites, events, and webinars across dozens of professional verticals including IT, AV, healthcare, and manufacturing. Closely comparable to ITI's portfolio of niche B2B trade publications, conferences, and digital products serving specialized professional communities.
• Questex: B2B media and events company focused on technology, healthcare, and life sciences verticals, operating trade shows, conferences, publications, and digital media. Highly comparable to ITI's model of monetizing niche professional communities through magazines, conferences, and information services.
• Haymarket Media: Privately held B2B media company with a portfolio of trade publications, events, and digital products across marketing, communications, healthcare, and technology. Comparable to ITI in operating niche B2B trade media brands with event components.
• TechTarget: B2B technology media company providing editorial content, vendor research, and demand-generation services to enterprise IT buyers. Overlaps with ITI's DBTA, KMWorld, and CRM Media brands in serving enterprise technology decision-makers, with a heavier emphasis on performance marketing.
• Ziff Davis: Digital media and B2B marketing services company operating technology and shopping verticals including Mashable, IGN, PCMag, and enterprise media. Comparable in serving B2B technology audiences with digital-first content and advertising products.
• IDG Communications: Global B2B technology media company publishing CIO, Computerworld, CSO, and other enterprise IT titles, with events including IDG's CIO 100 Awards and AgendExchange. Direct overlap with ITI's enterprise IT-focused publications like DBTA and Information Today.

Broad incumbents

• Informa: Global B2B events, digital media, and academic publishing group (parent of Informa Tech, Informa Markets, Taylor & Francis). Comparable business model of B2B trade exhibitions, conferences, and specialized media, but operates at vastly larger scale across many more verticals including some that overlap with ITI (e.g., media/entertainment events).
• Wiley: Global publishing company operating academic, professional, and trade book publishing as well as research journals. Comparable through Wiley's professional/trade publishing segments, particularly where it overlaps with CyberAge Books' IT and library science titles.

Emerging players

• Simba Information: B2B media intelligence and research firm covering the publishing, media, and education industries. Comparable to Faulkner Information Services as a subscription-based research and information service targeting professional markets.

Others

• Plexus Publishing: Book publishing company operated as a sister company to Information Today, Inc., producing mystery novels and other titles. A direct corporate relative rather than a competitor, included to reflect the known corporate relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/infotoday
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/information-today-inc.
• Instagraminstagram.com/library_information_today
• Xx.com/infotoday

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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