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About Crain Communication
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1916
Overview
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Crain Communications is a privately held media company that publishes a mix of trade and consumer outlets, offers data products, and hosts industry events. Revenue comes from subscriptions, advertising, and event ticket sales. Its brands include Automotive News, Ad Age, and Crain's Chicago Business, serving professionals in automotive, advertising, and local business sectors. The company competes with other business-focused media firms for readers and ad dollars in a crowded market. Crain Communications aims to deliver business news, analysis, and data to help professionals stay informed and make better decisions, while monetizing through subscriptions, advertising, and events.
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What believers are saying
- Kevin Demorest appointed CFO, strengthening financial leadership.
- Hart Energy acquisition expands into global energy sector.
- Reaches 78 million readers across 25 business media brands.
What critics are saying
- Laid off 25+ staffers from Automotive News and Ad Age.
- Axel Springer erodes B2B ad share via acquisitions.
- Google and Meta capture 60%+ of Crain's ad budgets.
What makes Crain Communication unique
- Crain owns iconic brands like Automotive News and Ad Age.
- Portfolio spans automotive, advertising, and local business sectors.
- Acquired Hart Energy, adding Oil and Gas Investor and E&P.
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Company News
Crain lays off more than 25 across publications. November 11, 2025. Posted by chris roush. Detroit-based Crain Communications, which owns industry-specific publications as well as business newspapers in major cities, laid off at least 25 staffers late last week, multiple sources confirm to Talking Biz News. The layoffs included at least four editorial staffers - online editor Phil Nussel and reporters C.J. Moore, Julie Walker and Carly Schaffner - from Automotive News. There were also cuts at Crain's Cleveland Business, Crain's Chicago Business, Crain's Detroit Business and Crain's New York Business, where two editorial staffers were dropped. The company did not reply to requests for comment. Staffers were also cut at Ad Age and Modern Healthcare. The cuts included sales staff and business operations employees.
Michael Gray recognized in Crain's 2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers.
Sue Schweim-Tellier, President of JetCo Federal, was selected as one of Crain's Grand Rapids Business' 2025 Women of Influence for her leadership, innovation and impact on West Michigan communities.
Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been named to Crain's Detroit Business 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys.
ORANGE, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) named Roth Staffing Companies on their annual ranking of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For, of North American firms with more than 500 employees. This is Roth Staffing's eleventh consecutive year on the prestigious list. Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) – the global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions – announced winners of its 2025 Best Staffing Firms to Work For program during its Executive Forum North America conference in Miami Beach
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About Crain Communication
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
Founded
1916
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