Competitors:

Kantar

Ipsos

GfK

IDG

IDG — Insights Intent and Engagement IDG is the world’s leading technology media, data and marketing services company. We influence the most powerful tech buyers in the world — from business technologists to enthusiasts and everyone in between. Technology is constantly evolving, with each change bringing a need for clarity. Through our websites, events and international publications, IDG provides the insights that tech buyers need to put technology to work in their professional and personal lives. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 53

TOTAL RATINGS: 331

CEO: Kumaran Ramanathan

IDG Company Culture

IDG Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.5/5

IDG's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Professional Development

A-

Meetings

CEO Rating

Outlook

Diversity

B-

IDG CEO

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Kumaran Ramanathan

72 /100

Diversity at IDG

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

B-

Diverse employees at IDG have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at IDG

N/A

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IDG eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-16

IDG employees are -16% more likely to recommend IDG as a great place to work

32%	Promoters
20%	Passives
48%	Detractors

Working at IDG

Working at IDG is rated average by 53 employees, across various culture dimensions. IDG employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Meetings, and CEO Rating categories, putting IDG’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at IDG was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at IDG

C+

Overall Company Culture at IDG is rated C+

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IDG ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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IDG Employee Reviews

Out of 16 IDG employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IDG improve their work culture.

93%

Positive Reviews	93%
Constructive Feedback	7%

Positive Reviews From IDG Employees

What did you like most about the interview process?
Very informal , very relaxed and got the job
Anonymous Review
What makes you most happy at work?
Money , Benefits , Rewards, Promotions, Socialising with colleagues
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
They work under some challenging conditions and still complete the work
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From IDG Employees

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
It would be nice to have more benefits such as Gym Membership and Dental care . Discounts to various events etc
Anonymous Review

IDG Company Information

IDG Mission, Vision & Values

IDG Mission Statement

IDG Values

Show respect for the dignity of each ind
Invest in our people through training an
Produce products of the highest quality
Strive for excellence in customer servic
Keep close to our customers and qualifie
Be responsive to changes in our marketpl
Keep the corporate staff lean
Foster an action-oriented “Let’s try it”

IDG Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	United States of America
Website	www.idg.com/
Company Status	Private

IDG Competitors

IDG competitors include Gartner, Kantar, Ipsos, and GfK. IDG ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how IDG compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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IDG Employees

53 employees at IDG have reviewed IDG across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 53 IDG employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at IDG are not very pleased with their total compensation at IDG, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at IDG are generally satisfied with their team. 53 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at IDG are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at IDG believe the environment at IDG is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IDG is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at IDG work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at IDG are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining IDG - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

IDG Employee Onboarding

IDG KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of IDG's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 IDG employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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IDG KPIs & OKRs

IDG CEO & Leadership

IDG CEO - Kumaran Ramanathan

72 /100

IDG’s CEO Kumaran Ramanathan started in this role in 2017. Kumaran’s approval rate is just above average, putting Kumaran in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Kumaran Ramanathan is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development IDG offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Kumaran is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Male employees. When compared to IDG’s competitors, Kumaran Ramanathan ranks just above GfK’s CEO Peter Feld. With Kumaran’s leadership, IDG employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Meetings. Kumaran was rated slightly below average for Compensation.

IDG Leadership

The IDG Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Kumaran Ramanathan, VP Engineering IDG:US Media Thomas Alexander, and Chief Revenue Officer Brian Glynn

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IDG Salaries

How much does IDG pay?

How much do people at IDG get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IDG is $132,202, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,741, or $62 per hour.

At IDG, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,517 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,343 annually. Average IDG salaries by department include: Communications at $101,085, Design at $115,202, Sales at $150,627, and Admin at $59,990. Half of IDG salaries are above $130,741.

11 employees at IDG rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at IDG rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).

Salaries contributed from IDG employees include job titles like Marketing Manager and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from IDG employees.

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IDG Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $67k	$67k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $94k	$94k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $129k	$129k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $184k	$184k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $236k	$236k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $278k	$278k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $298k	$298k	100th Percentile

$132,202^*

Average Compensation

$130,741^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

IDG Salaries by City

IDG Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at IDG

Diverse employees at IDG score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing IDG in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at IDG across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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IDG Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance

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IDG PTO

IDG's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. IDG's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	100%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	100%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

IDG PTO Policy

IDG Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, IDG applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (4 out of 4)
0% Denied ( out of 4)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding IDG

Who is the CEO of IDG?

IDG CEO is Kumaran Ramanathan, their score by employees is 72

What is IDG eNPS?

The eNPS for IDG is -16

What is the salary for General Counsel in IDG?

General Counsel average salary in the US is 206k

What are the salaries in the Sales in IDG?

The average salaries for Sales in IDG is 151k

Who are IDG competitors?

IDG main competitors are Gartner, Kantar, Ipsos, GfK

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