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About Us
A family-owned company with local roots and global reach
We are publishers and producers of powerful media solutions that efficiently and effectively drive commerce within the industries we serve.
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History
"We are inspired by Diversified's heritage and future."
As a privately held, third generation family-owned business, established in 1949, Diversified Communications is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of today's rapidly changing communications industry.
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1949
Formed in the USA, entered the radio business
Horace Hildreth Sr., the former governor of Maine, president of Bucknell University and U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, purchased the license for WABI-AM in Bangor, Maine USA.
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1953
Television
Entered the TV business, launching WABI-TV. WABI-TV was the first television station in Maine signing-on January 25, 1953 and aired an analog signal on VHF channel 5.
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1970
Trade Show and Publications
Entered the trade show and publications businesses, acquiring FISH EXPO Boston and National Fisherman magazine.
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1998
Digital Products
Extended the business to digital, launching Fish eNews, an eNewsletter for the fishing industry.
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2000
Australia
Entered the Australia market, acquiring Australian Exhibition Services.
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2002
Canada & UK
Formed DBC Canada and acquired Full Moon Communications in the United Kingdom.
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2009
Hong Kong
Established a division in Hong Kong acquiring an equity stake in Asia Business Events.
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2011
Pri-Med
Grew US operations and healthcare portfolio acquiring Pri-Med and forming a new division in Boston, MA, USA.
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2014
Singapore
Entered the Singapore marketplace, acquiring HRM Asia.
Company Profile
As a global media company we connect, educate and strengthen business communities through market-leading events, digital products and publications.
Global Reach
Our operating divisions and offices are strategically located around the world to provide local expertise and global market access to the industries we serve.
Corporate Development
We continue to expand our products and services from the ground up and through acquisition or partnership with entrepreneurs, media producers and service providers.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe that, as a company and as individuals, we all have the responsibility to speak out against injustices, spark conscious conversations, and foster inclusion.
Leadership Team
"We are committed to increasing everyone’s chances for success.”
Through their visionary and thoughtful approach, they cultivate talented and empowered product and operational teams that develop exceptionally effective products and services.
Our engaged and supportive leadership team is committed to increasing everyone’s chances for success. Through their visionary and thoughtful approach, they cultivate talented and empowered product and operational teams that develop exceptionally effective products and services.
Ted Wirth
Janice Rogers
Oakley Dyer
Whit Mitchell
Liz Plizga
Carsten Holm
David Longman
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