William Bernard Ziff Jr.
American publisher; Ziff-Davis Publishing
Born
June 24th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
September 9th, 2006
19 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Contributed to the growth of the publishing industry with Ziff-Davis Publishing. Expanded the company into various market segments, including technology, computer gaming, and lifestyle. Oversaw the launch and development of numerous successful publications. The company became a significant player in the magazine industry during the 20th century, known for its influential magazines such as PC Magazine and Electronic Gaming Monthly.
Founded Ziff-Davis Publishing in 1927
Launched PC Magazine in 1982
Expanded into computer gaming publications
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