ICTAug 11, 2026

Advance

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Year Founded & Workforce

1921-12-31

18,000 Employees

Industry

ICT

Services

Advance Overview

Company Headquarters: US

Founded: 1922

Workforce: ~18,000

Company Working: Advance is a private, family-held media company engaged in media, entertainment, technology, communications, education, and other products and services. It owns and operates Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, 1010data, and Pop. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Reddit. The company has a presence in over 29 countries and continues to expand its market presence through investments in leading business enterprises.

Strategy

Advance is focused on building the company's value over the long term through innovation, a diversified product portfolio, and the acquisition of potential revenue-generating and innovative companies. The company aims to collaborate with companies with unique capabilities and create long-term value for its stakeholders. It has a strong brand image and intends to continue holding it while expanding in emerging markets and enriching market reach.

Company Snapshot

18,000

Employees

1921-12-31

Founded

Headquarters

Key Developments

Date	Approach	Development
July 2020	Acquisition	Advance acquired the IRONMAN Group, one of the largest mass participation sports platforms and owner and organizer of endurance events such as triathlon, trail running, cycling, and mountain biking for individuals. With this acquisition, the company has strengthened its market reach and enhanced its product portfolio.
March 2019	Acquisition	Advance acquired a leading provider of education technology for academic integrity and writing solutions firm: Turnitin. This has helped the company enhance its educational product offerings.
October 2018	Acquisition	Advance announced the acquisition of Stage Entertainment, one of the top theatre producers and owners in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, the UK, and the US.

Product Offering

Advance
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Wantstats' research desk profiles Advance as part of our ongoing coverage of the ICT sector, drawing on public company data, filings, and market intelligence.

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Bong Lau

Sales Leader, Bamberg

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Peter Groot Koerkamp

Account and Business Manager, EFS-Holland BV

Thanks for sending the report it gives us a good global view of the Betaïne market.

Younghwan Choi

Senior Retail Manager, LG Chem

We found the report very insightful! we found your research firm very helpful. I'm sending this email to secure our future business.

Mark Irwin

Management Consultant, Level 21

I am very pleased with how market segments have been defined in a relevant way for my purposes (such as "Portable Freezers & refrigerators" and "last-mile"). In general the report is well structured. Thanks very much for your efforts.

Rob Kooiker

Group Product Manager HVAC & Fire Protection GMA, Rockwool

I have been reading the first document or the study, the Global HVAC and FP market report 2021 till 2026. Must say, good info! I have not gone in depth at all parts, but got a good indication of the data inside!

Jason Lee

R&D Director, Seojin

Thanks for your great support. Appreciate it. Well received report. It helps us to understand market well. We're planning other area of survey in the future, let's keep in touch.

Akif Moroglu

Strategy & Business Development Director, Dogan Holding

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Advance

Company Headquarters: US Founded: 1922 Workforce: ~18,000 Company Working: Advance is a private, family-held media company engaged in media, entertainment, technology, communications, education, and other products and services. It owns and operates Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, 1010data, and Pop. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Reddit. The company has a presence in over 29 countries and continues to expand its market presence through investments in leading business enterprises.

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