IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) is a publicly traded holding company headquartered in New York City that builds and invests in consumer-focused internet businesses. Through its portfolio of digital media brands, online marketplaces and subscription services, IAC delivers content and connections across a range of verticals, including lifestyle, finance, home services and personal care. The company’s operations span North America and parts of Europe, where its brands reach millions of visitors each month.
In the digital publishing space, IAC’s Dotdash Meredith division develops original content and data‐driven journalism across more than a dozen specialty sites. These brands cover topics such as personal finance, health and wellness, home improvement and travel, with an emphasis on authoritative how-to guides, product reviews and editorial features. By leveraging SEO expertise and audience analytics, Dotdash Meredith has grown into one of the largest pure-play digital publishers in the United States.
On the services side, IAC owns and holds controlling interests in leading online marketplaces for home and family needs. Care.com connects parents, seniors and families with caregivers, babysitters and tutors in local communities. Through its stake in ANGI Homeservices, the company also operates platforms such as HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List, which match homeowners with pre-screened contractors and skilled tradespeople. These marketplaces combine proprietary screening processes, customer support and digital payment systems to drive recurring transactions.
Founded in the early 1990s as Silver King Broadcasting and rebranded as IAC in 2003, the company was built under the leadership of media executive Barry Diller, who remains Executive Chairman. Joseph “Joey” Levin, appointed CEO in 2015, has overseen strategic spin-offs and acquisitions designed to sharpen IAC’s focus on high-growth internet enterprises. With a balance of established brands and early-stage investments, IAC continues to pursue scalable digital opportunities that cater to evolving consumer needs.
