Kevin
Normandeau Joins Network World Executive Team
AOL
Veteran Will Focus on Expanding the Company's Online Presence
April 12, 2004 – Southborough, MA – Network World, Inc., the leading network media company, has named Kevin Normandeau vice president of its online division. In his new role, Normandeau will guide Network World's outstanding portfolio of online products toward continued growth and success, and lead the group's business and audience development efforts (www.nwfusion.com).
Normandeau comes to Network World after a successful stint with online giant AOL, where he was most recently New England Regional Director of Network Sales and Solutions. During his tenure, Normandeau developed and implemented innovative e-marketing programs that resulted in a 150% increase in sales and millions of dollars in new business. Normandeau also defined and implemented marketing strategies that significantly increased AOL's Computing Channel audience. Normandeau is also a 10-year veteran of IDG, Network World's parent company, having worked with IDG List Services and PC World magazine.
"Kevin joins Network World at a very exciting time," said John Gallant, president and editorial director, Network World. "Our award-winning Web site has enjoyed tremendous business success over the last seven years. We're looking forward to the impact Kevin's experience and enthusiasm will have as we continue to aggressively build on that success."
"Network World has an outstanding reputation in the media community and the Network IT industry for their innovative products and services and exceptional content," said Normandeau. "I'm excited to be working with this dynamic management team to explore new opportunities to expand the online business and to continue to deliver the exceptional services that Network World's online customers and users have come to expect."
About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network
IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World,
an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events
and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading
newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community,
Network World Fusion (www.nwfusion.com),
and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's
portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency
professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize
marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.
About IDG
International
Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and
event company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines
and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro,
InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features
the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400
around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related
events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld
Conference &
Expo®, COMNET® Conference & Expo, DEMO, and IDC Directions.
IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries.
Company information is available at www.idg.com.
TerryAnn Croci
Sr. Director of Marketing
Network World, Inc.
Phone: (508) 490-6420
Fax: (508) 490-6417
tcroci@nww.com
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