Crain Communications is a privately held media company that specializes in business-to-business publications and digital media. The company was founded in 1916 by G.D. Crain Jr. and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Crain Communications publishes a variety of trade journals, newspapers, and websites that cover a wide range of industries, including automotive, healthcare, construction, real estate, and technology. Its portfolio of publications include Automotive News, Advertising Age, Plastics News, and Pensions & Investments among many others. The company also organizes several events and conferences to provide networking and learning opportunities for industry professionals.