Think Services' Dr. Dobb's Ranks as Number One Information Provider of Choice for New Technologies and Tools Driving Worldwide Software Development According to New Evans Data SurveyPRNewswire SAN FRANCISCO, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Long recognized as the leading information source of the worldwide software development community, Dr. Dobb's has received formal confirmation by ranking number one in all five print and online categories in the 2008 Evans Data Developer Marketing Patterns Report. In an unprecedented showing, Dr. Dobb's has ranked number one in every print and online category in the study, including:
-- Dr. Dobb's Journal - Best Print Magazine to Learn About Tools
-- Dr. Dobb's Journal - Best Print Magazine to Learn About New Software
Technologies
-- Dr. Dobb's Journal - Best Print Magazine to Learn About SOA/WEB
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-- Dr. Dobb's Portal - Best Website to Learn About Tools
-- Dr. Dobb's Portal - Best Website to Learn About New Software
Technologies
"The results overwhelmingly demonstrate the depth, breadth, relevance and reach the Dr. Dobb's portfolio of print and online products provide the members of the worldwide community of professional software developers," said Jonathan Erickson, Editorial Director for Dr. Dobb's. "We're honored," Erickson continued, "given that we constantly receive positive feedback from the entire spectrum of the software development community who turn to Dr. Dobb's first for trusted information." "Evans Data Corp. provides the most diverse and unbiased sample available anywhere. With thousands of developers deliberately chosen for their neutrality, our data provides an in-depth representation of the developer population," said John F. Andrews, president and CEO of Evans Data Corporation. "We represent the views, attitudes, desires and opinions of the community of developers, and it is clear that developers rely on Dr. Dobb's for information on software development tools and new technologies." For more information on how you can leverage Dr. Dobb's, call your sales representative or Karen Tom, Marketing Director (415.947.6192, ktom@think-services.com). About Dr. Dobb's Dr. Dobb's is recognized worldwide as the leading resource for the professional software development community. With an award-winning monthly publication (Dr. Dobb's Journal), world-wide technical events and conferences (Dr. Dobb's Events) and one of the web's most comprehensive sites (Dr. Dobb's Portal), Dr. Dobb's attracts the industry's most authoritative audience of professional developers, architects and managers and provides marketing partners highly actionable integrated marketing solutions to reach the software development buying team. About Think Services Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI (formerly the Help Desk Institute), and Dr. Dobb's Journal. Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. To learn more, visit http://www.think-services.com/ SOURCE: Dr. Dobb's Journal CONTACT: Karen Tom, Marketing Director of Think Services, Web site: http://www.think-services.com/ |