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Short Take: IDC hires Wired exec

International Data Group (IDG), publisher of computer trade magazines as well as the "For Dummies" line of books, appointed John Battelle CEO of a new business unit that will develop information products covering the emerging "digital industry." Battelle joins IDG from Wired magazine, where he was a cofounder and key editor.

(IDG), publisher of computer trade magazines as well as the "For Dummies" line of books, appointed John Battelle CEO of a new business unit that will develop information products covering the emerging "digital industry." Battelle joins IDG from Wired magazine, where he was a cofounder and key editor.