IDG Publications Capture Top Editorial Awards at Annual American Business Press Awards
BOSTON, March 12, 1997 — Three IDG publications were recognized
for editorial excellence in the 43rd Jesse H. Neal Awards of the American
Business Press. Macworld, Network World and PC World received top honors
during a special ABP ceremony last night at The Hudson Theater in New York.
The Neals, which represent the highest honors in the business-to-business
press, are presented annually to editors for outstanding editorial
performance. Winners are selected for exhibiting journalistic enterprise,
extent of service to the field, and editorial craftsmanship. A judging panel
of seven judges was chaired by Marshall Loeb, editor of Columbia Journalism
Review.
This marks the third year in a row that IDG won more awards than any other
publisher. In the last three years, PC World has won a record-breaking seven
Neals while Network World was one of only nineteen magazines nominated more
than once for this year's awards.
Each of the three winning IDG publications focus on a major segment of the
computer industry, underscoring IDG's tradition of journalistic excellence
across computer publishing. Macworld Online, the electronic arm of Macworld
magazine, received the 1997 Neal award for Best Use of New Media. Network
World won Best Single Issue for its tenth anniversary issue, which looked
ahead at the next decade of network computing, and Best Subject-Related Series
or a series of articles on the safety and reliability of the Internet for
businesses. PC World received the award for Best News Coverage for its expose
about a web of mail-order computer memory companies allegedly defrauding
consumers.
"We are very proud that the American Business Press has recognized IDG for
its superior editorial quality and the remarkable work of our editors and
designers," said IDG Chairman Patrick J. McGovern. "IDG's overall mission is
to serve the information needs of different audiences who buy and use
technology. This is only possible with editors and designers who are committed
to the highest standards of professionalism and editorial integrity. We're
especially pleased that the staff of Macworld Online was singled out for their
innovative efforts. Online publishing is integral to IDG's success as a global
media company."
The following IDG publications and their editors won 1997 Neal Awards:
Macworld Online (http://www.macworld.com)/ Best Use of New Media: Paul
Devine, Online Manager; Karen Liberatore, Editor/Producer; Matt McAllister,
Online Content Producer; Roxanne Gentile, Assistant Content Engineer; Cathy
Abes, Senior Associate Editor; Tova Fliegel, Senior Associate Editor; Cameron
Crotty, Associate Editor; Jim Feeley, Assistant Editor.
Network World/ Best Single issue for Tenth Anniversary Issue (April 29,
1996): Awarded to the entire editorial and design staff.
Network world/ Best Subject-Related Series of Articles for Internet Health
Report: Condition serious (September 16, 1996 and September 23, 1996): Charles
Bruno, Enterprise Editor; Paul Desmond, Features Editor; John Gallant,
Editor-in-Chief; Rob Stave, Art Director; Thomas Norton, Associate Art