Our Story

Founded: Horace Hildreth Sr., the former governor of Maine, president of Bucknell University and U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, establishes Diversified through the purchase of the WABI-AM radio station license in Bangor, Maine.

Television: Entered the TV business, launching WABI-TV. WABI-TV was the first television station in Maine signing-on January 25, 1953 and aired an analog signal on VHF channel 5.

Growth: Hildreth Broadcasting purchases and invests in TV ann radio stations across Maine.

Merger: Hildreth Broadcasting merges with Journal Publications and welcome National Fisherman and Fish Expo.

Trade Show and Publications: Diversified Communications is formed and enters the trade show and publishing business, acquiring Fish Expo and launching National Fisherman magazine.

Diversification

Seafood: Diversified purchases the Boston Seafood Show for $1.5 million.

Growing Portfolio: The Events divisions adds new shows like The WorkBoat Show (1988). In 1993, Diversified launches the European Seafood Exposition.

Going Digital: Diversified extends to digital with the launch of Fish E-News.

Australia: Entered the Australia market, acquiring Australian Exhibition Services.

Canada & UK: Formed DBC Canada and acquired Full Moon Communications in the United Kingdom.

Hong Kong: Established a division in Hong Kong acquiring an equity stake in Asia Business Events.

Diversified acquires Pri-Med, the leading provider of continuing medical education.

Singapore: Entered the Singapore marketplace, acquiring HRM Asia.

Diversified continues to build upon our commitment to foster prosperity and sustainability in industries reflecting our values.