Past – In 1986, Duncan Publishing Group, LLC started out as a dream of a group of young individuals from Baton Rouge, LA. Originally named WhiteStar Publishing, the original group produced quality games, periodicals and supplements for the Science Fiction and Fantasy industry. It was a challenging time for the publishing industry, as computer availability was limited and most of the projects were created from a typewriter and rub-on letters.
As the company grew, so did the vision of Keith Duncan, and an expansion into the commercial sector of marketing and publications. As a resource for many local companies for production of media materials, this expansion lead to the exploration of the Internet as a means of marketing for many of their clients. With the inclusion of web design and web hosting to its offerings, WhiteStar sought a new identity for its ever-growing options.

Internet Business Networks was born in the late 1990’s as a full service marketing company for local and national businesses. Offering professional web design, corporate identity, media and marketing plans, hosting and Internet solutions, iBizNetworks moved into the computer age with the force of a hurricane. The opportunities presented by going global were immense and the company’s focus broadened with the knowledge and experience available on the web.
Another benefit of moving into the digital age was the access to quality services from many vendors in the print industry. This access allowed for iBizNetworks exploring new venues of publications and experimenting in many different sectors of the industry. One of these sections was niche media or magazine publications. Being a great fan of the now-defunct “Web Hosting Magazine”, Mr. Duncan felt that the style and flair of that publication was not only what the public wanted, but what it needed in this white-shirt, bad tie industry of college age idealists and entrepreneurs.
Bringing together multiple years of print media experience, coupled with the knowledge of a relatively young hosting industry, Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine was launched in the spring of 2003 and quickly became a phenomenal success. Did it fit the stereo-typical idea of a print magazine? No, but it quickly was recognized as the leader in the Industry for knowledge and information on the hosting industry. With it’s particular off-beat style, it is the most read magazine in its industry and the flagship of Duncan Publishing Group.

Present – Duncan Publishing Group is the cooperative effort of ideas from a solid staff of individuals under the direction and leadership of Keith Duncan. Now offering a solid niche magazine for the hosting industry and launching a new Golf magazine dedicated to Louisiana, Duncan Publishing has the staff and ability to create its own brand of books and periodicals covering a variety of hobby, special-interest, and leisure-time subjects.

Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine, a full web hosting and Internet resource magazine, covering not only the latest news and events but a variety of articles with information on being a success in the industry. Truly the most read and most popular magazine of its kind.

Louisiana Golfer’s Edge Magazine, brings pertinent news and information about Golf in the South, articles and tips from local Golf Pros, course reviews and information for the reader’s area. Launched in Fall of 2005, it is sure to be an instant success.

Hiram Books, is a subsidiary of Duncan Publishing Group, and will be offering a wide variety of books and periodicals for the Masonic industry. Its first release is a detailed and extension book on the rites and rituals of the Masonic organization, the Knights of Saint Andrew. Available only to members of the craft.

HostCareers is the fastest growing job portal for the Hosting Industry and fills a much needed niche in one of the strongest markets on the Internet.

Future – Who knows what the future has in store for Duncan Publishing and its subsidiaries. One thing they do know, with proper vision and leadership, not only is the sky the limit but the universe is within the reach of this growing and successful group.