# IDN Media

> IDN Media is Indonesia's largest youth-focused media and entertainment technology company, reaching more than 70 million millennials and Gen Z each month. Founded in 2014 by brothers Winston and William Utomo, it grew from a single news blog (IDN Times) into a multi-platform ecosystem spanning digital media, live streaming, short drama, entertainment and live experiences, and the creator economy. Its stated mission is to democratize information for a better Indonesia.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Jakarta, Indonesia
- **Founders:** Winston Utomo (Founder & CEO), William Utomo (Co-Founder & COO)
- **Team size:** ~1,700-1,800 employees
- **Products:** IDN Times, IDN App, Popbela.com, Popmama.com, Yummy
- **Notable:** Grew from a single blog to 70M+ monthly active users across the ecosystem., Winston and William Utomo named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Indonesia 2024., IDN App won Gold in Best Innovative Digital Product at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia Awards 2025.

## Products & services

- **IDN Times** — Flagship news and entertainment digital media for millennials and Gen Z, with a network of community and professional writers.
- **IDN App** — A content super app combining news, live streaming, and community features; award-winning digital product.
- **Popbela.com** — Fashion, beauty, and lifestyle digital media for young Indonesian women.
- **Popmama.com** — Parenting guide and community for pregnant women, moms, and dads.
- **Yummy** — Cooking and food video media brand.
- **FORTUNE Indonesia** — Licensed business and finance media covering markets, leaders, and the economy.
- **GGWP.ID / Duniaku** — Esports and gaming media platforms.
- **ICE (Indonesia Creators Economy)** — Creator agency and platform offering marketing, representation, trading, fintech solutions, and brand development for content creators.
- **IDN Pictures** — Film and long-form content production house.
- **IDN Research Institute** — Independent fact-tank publishing the annual Indonesia Millennial & Gen Z Report.
- **Live Experiences (IMGS, BeautyFest Asia, Indonesia Writers Festival, Pestapora)** — Signature events and festivals engaging young audiences offline.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single blog to 70M+ monthly active users across the ecosystem.
- Winston and William Utomo named EY Entrepreneur of the Year Indonesia 2024.
- IDN App won Gold in Best Innovative Digital Product at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia Awards 2025.
- Winston Utomo won 'Most People-Focused CEO' at the Human Resources Excellence Awards 2025.
- Publishes the widely cited annual Indonesia Millennial & Gen Z Report via IDN Research Institute.
- Raised Series D funding in 2022 with strategic investment from Dentsu Group.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Winston Utomo recognized as 'Most People-Focused CEO' at the Human Resources Excellence Awards 2025.
- **2025-01** — IDN App won Gold in Best Innovative Digital Product at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Asia Awards 2025.
- **2024-10** — Released the Indonesia Millennial and Gen Z Report 2025 via IDN Research Institute.
- **2024-05** — Founders Winston and William Utomo won EY Entrepreneur of the Year Indonesia.

## Links

- Website: https://idn.media
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idn-media/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/idnmedia_
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IDNTimes
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idnmedia/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/idntimes
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@idntimes

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Last updated: 2026-07-27