GIE Publishing Announces Name Change

Posted on January 5, 2000

GIE Publishing, a privately held Cleveland based producer of trade magazines and directories, conferences and trade shows, marketing services and websites, has changed its name to GIE Media, Inc. The name change reflects the company's diversification of its product and service offerings and commitment to providing clients with customized business to business communication services, according to Richard Foster, president and CEO of GIE Media, Inc.

"GIE Media reflects the positive progression the company has taken from a publisher of trade magazines to a company producing a wide range of marketing and communications services," said Foster. "Through this expansion we have been able to develop stronger relationships with our advertising partners providing them with greater diversity and efficiency in their marketing efforts."

In a related move, GIE Media, Inc. also announced the creation of a separate company for its website and e-commerce partnership development efforts. The new company, GIE Media.Com, Inc., will focus on building industry specific Internet portals featuring news and information sites, continuing education and training outlets, as well as e-commerce sites for industry product and service providers.

Founded in 1980, GIE Media, Inc. is publisher of five trade magazines serving the structural pest management industry, lawn and landscape contractor industry and the metals, paper and secondary material recycling markets. It also produces five trade shows and conferences in these markets and has developed website positions in each market. Publications include Pest Control Technology, Service Technician, Lawn & Landscape, Recycling Today and C&D Recycler magazines.