About Crain
An industry leader, Crain Communications Inc is one of the largest privately-owned business publishers in the U.S. with more than 30 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.
Our History
Crain Communications was founded in 1916 in Louisville, Kentucky by GD Crain, Jr. It began with a staff of three people and two publications...first publishing Class (subsequently renamed and published by the company today as BtoB) and Hospital Management (a magazine for hospital administrators, which was sold during the 1950s).
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Our Philosophy
At Crain, our company mantra is "Readers First." Every decision made at the company is made with the end user in mind.
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Our Leadership
Crain is led by an esteemed board of directors, a group of vice presidents and other key managers. To meet them, click below.