Company Research Report: Networld Media Group

Company Overview

Name: Networld Media Group

Mission: To create ROI for leaders in niche industries through high-performance media and events, while striving to fulfill the need for high-quality content and maximized client engagement.

Founded: 2000

Founders: Alan Fryrear and Tom Harper

Key People:

Tom Harper - Executive Chairman

Kathy Doyle - Chief Executive Officer

Dave Wurm - Chief Sales Officer

Cherryh Cansler - Vice President of Events

Derek Minor - Senior VP of Web Development

Sandy Prendergast - Senior VP of Personnel & Administration

Jennifer Recktenwald - VP of Client Services/Associate Publisher-Business Sites

John Renner - VP of Marketing

Headquarters: 13100 Eastpoint Park Blvd, Louisville, KY 40223, United States

Number of Employees: Over 40 employees across five states

Revenue: No information is available

Known For: Industry-leading B2B online media, executive summits, and events in technology, retail, finance, and restaurant markets.

Products

Media Publishing

Overview: Specializes in digital media focusing on various industry verticals like technology, restaurants, and finance.

Key Media Brands:

ATM Marketplace: News site dedicated to the ATM industry focusing on payment technology and banking trends.

Digital Signage Today: Premier news site for the digital signage marketplace.

FastCasual: Leader for fast casual restaurant industry news.

Kiosk Marketplace: World's #1 kiosk and self-service industry news site.

Pizza Marketplace: Information source for the pizza industry.

QSRweb: Dedicated to quick-service restaurant news and analysis.

Retail Customer Experience: Supports retailers with sales enhancement through customer experience insights.

Vending Times: Covers merchandise vending and related services.

Events

Overview: Industry-leading events attended by C-level executives and key decision-makers.

Key Events:

Fast Casual Executive Summit

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit

Self-Service Innovation Summit

Services

Overview: Comprehensive service offerings for integrated media solutions.

Key Services:

Online Publishing

Marketing Solutions

Association Management

Creative Services

Custom Media

Recent Developments

New Products and Features

Automation & Self-Service Website Launch (May 2023): Focus on innovations in self-service and automation.

New Partnerships

Partnership with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (April 2024): Collaborative efforts to enhance industry events and insights.

Recent Events

Fast Casual Executive Summit (October 2024): Highlighted keynote on growth and evolution of the fast-casual sector.

Self-Service Innovation Summit (December 2024): Featured in-depth discussions on AI in automation and self-service.

Awards and Recognitions

Pizza Brands to Watch 2025 Report (October 2024): Annual report highlighting innovative pizza brands.

Automation and Self-Service Awards (October 2024): Recognizing top innovations in self-service technologies.

Industry Contributions

ICX Summit Keynote by Steven King (October 2024): Focus on emerging technologies impacting the retail customer experience.

Employee Developments

Promotion of Dave Wurm (July 2023): Elevated to Chief Sales Officer, highlighting leadership dynamism within the company.

This report provides a thorough overview and recent developments of Networld Media Group, outlining its strategic focus and industry impact. This detailed account offers valuable insights into the core operations, significant events, and leadership that shape the company’s market presence.