Amidst the constant churn in the information technology market, IDG has patiently grown and adapted through a philosophy of diversification, reader service and global expansion. In this interview, McGovern discusses:

• How the economics of electronic media make it a better business model than print;
• How Scandinavia and Asia are the leading the way in Internet innovation;
• How IDG’s experience with taking a business unit public convinced him of the value of keeping the company private;
• IDG’s new “Internet-first” strategy;
• How investments in Chinese entrepreneurs has transformed IDG’s business.

Pat McGovern’s success demonstrates the power of staying focused, adapting to change, experimenting and sticking with a long-term vision.

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