SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2007--CNET Networks, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CNET), a leading interactive media company, today announced
that Stephen Colvin, former President and CEO of Dennis Publishing,
the publisher of Maxim, Blender, Stuff, and The Week magazines, is
joining the company as executive vice president. Colvin will be
dedicated to overseeing the company's entertainment and lifestyle
brands, which includes leading properties such as GameSpot, TV.com,
MP3.com, FilmSpot, CHOW, and UrbanBaby.
Colvin, a cross-platform media executive, brings more than 20
years of media and brand experience in U.S. and international markets
to CNET Networks. As CEO of Dennis Publishing, Colvin launched and
developed brands such as Maxim, The Week, and Blender magazine, and
expanded the company's U.S. operations from four people in a small New
York office, to almost 300 people in six U.S. cities. Today, Maxim
remains the best selling men's lifestyle magazine in the U.S. and the
world. During this period, Colvin also expanded the business from
magazine publishing to include a significant internet and mobile
business, successful radio and television productions as well as
branded restaurants, lounges and hotels.
Both Advertising Age and AdWeek magazines have recognized Colvin
as Publishing Executive of the Year. In addition, he was named a Top
40 Under 40 Executive by Advertising Age and Folio Magazines.
"Stephen is a dynamic, experienced, and respected media executive
who has an impressive track-record of building highly successful
lifestyle media brands in the U.S. and international markets," said
Neil Ashe, CEO of CNET Networks. "We're extremely pleased to have him
join our executive management team."
"CNET Networks, one of the most respected and successful Internet
companies in the world is, I believe, positioned to enjoy exponential
growth in the future," said Colvin. "I'm excited to be part of the
team that is going to make it happen."
About CNET Networks, Inc.
CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET) is an interactive media company
that builds brands for people and the things they are passionate
about, such as gaming, music, entertainment, technology, business,
food, and parenting. The Company's leading brands include CNET,
GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, CHOW, ZDNet and TechRepublic. Founded in
1992, CNET Networks has a strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe.
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SOURCE: CNET Networks, Inc.
