Tech and CE Product Reviews and Original Video Content from CNET Now Available on the Largest Spanish-Language Website in the U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, Mar 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CNET (www.cnet.com), where people go to discover the latest in
technology and consumer electronics information, and a property of
CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET), and Univision Online, Inc., the
interactive division of Univision Communications Inc., today announced
a new Spanish-language technology mini-site available at Univision.com
(keyword: Tecnologia). The new partnership provides users with
hundreds of product reviews, breaking news about technology, and
original videos that help Spanish-speakers navigate and learn about
today's digital world.
CNET and Univision.com will offer product reviews in five popular
categories including cell phones, MP3 players, televisions, computers,
and digital cameras. Exclusive Spanish-language videos include First
Look, expert reviews on the latest gadgets, and Product Spotlight, an
in-depth look at the most popular products. In addition, two of CNET's
help and how-to shows, Insider Secrets and Quick Tips, will offer
advice on how to get the most out of the latest technology products.
"CNET is widely recognized as one of the most relied upon resource
for trusted and unbiased product reviews and tech news, and we're very
excited to bring our content to the Hispanic community," said Joe
Gillespie, executive vice president at CNET. "With this partnership,
we continue to expand our footprint and U.S. Hispanics now have access
to even more vital information for the digital world."
"As one of the most highly-trusted online resources for U.S.
Hispanics, Univision.com continues to partner with leaders such as
CNET to ensure that its audience receives the latest and most
comprehensive technology information on the Internet," said Javier
Saralegui, president, Univision Online. "The expansion of our
technology section is yet another resource we offer to keep U.S.
Hispanics abreast of the evolving landscape of technology."
About CNET
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tech and consumer electronics. Driven by a trusted voice and a
passionate community, CNET creates an open environment for people to
find and use the best products to fit their lifestyle. The powerful
combination of CNET's award-winning news, lab-tested product reviews,
safe and spyware-free downloads, and user-generated content give
people information and inspiration to live and thrive in a life gone
digital.
About CNET Networks
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.
About Univision Online, Inc.
Univision Online, Inc. is the interactive division of Univision
Communications Inc., the premier Spanish-language media company in the
United States. Univision Communications Inc. owns and operates
Univision Online, Inc., the premier Spanish-language Internet
destination in the U.S., located at www.univision.com, and Univision
Movil, the most relevant Spanish-language mobile content and video,
which includes in-show wireless integrations, PSMS programs and the
industry's most comprehensive downloadable content catalog. Univision
Communications Inc.'s operations include Univision Network, the
most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S.
reaching 99% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a
general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which
was launched in 2002 and now reaches 89% of U.S. Hispanic Households;
Galavision, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network;
Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 64 television
stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; and Univision
Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or
operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets
and 5 stations in Puerto Rico. Univision Communications also has a 50%
interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay
television channels in the U.S., and a non-voting 14.9% interest in
Entravision Communications Corporation, a public Spanish-language
media company. Univision Communications has television network
operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales
offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net and the
Univision Online Media Kit.
SOURCE: CNET Networks, Inc.
CNET (www.cnet.com)
Jenifer Concepcion, 415-344-2441
Jenifer.concepcion@cnet.com
or
Univision Online (univision.com)
Emeli Gomez, 310-410-5607
egomez@us.univision.com
