About Us

Founded in 1906, American Business Media is the association of business information providers, delivering business intelligence to industry, Madison Avenue, Wall Street and the Beltway. Its 350 -plus member companies reach an audience of more than 100 million professionals and represent nearly 6,000 print and online titles and 1,000 trade shows and well over $26 billion in annual revenues.

Our Mission

To enhance the knowledge and best practices of leading media companies that provide quality information for business and professional markets worldwide. American Business Media is committed to growing its members' businesses by:

• Defining and communicating evolving business trends on which our members will capitalize.
• Enhancing the stature and value of our industry to our customers.
• Bringing innovative and creative ideas to our members.
• Continuing to be the authoritative voice on business media and information.
• Promoting the advantages and impact of business information.
• Influencing governmental policy to benefit our members.
• Fostering the highest ethical standards.

To find out more about the Association's goals for the immediate future, check out "Building the Next 100 Years", ABM's 24-month strategic plan summary. Focusing on ramping up (and then explaining) the digital efforts of the Association and our members and strengthening the visibility of face-to-face events, this easy-to-read guide can be viewed online by clicking here.

Find out more about ABM Member Benefits and Resources here.

ABM has ushered in its second 100 years with a new look and a new logo expressing the Association's focus on digital, global and information endeavors. A new tag line completes the design with a singular revision to encompass the changing face of the business media industry: ABM is the Association of Business Information Companies.

Are you a member of American Business Media? Download the new ABM logo for use in your masthead, Web sites and event materials.