Also Announces the Launch of BNET Web sites in the UK and
Australia
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2008--BNET
(www.bnet.com), a Web site that provides information and tools to help
business managers succeed at work, and a property of CNET Networks,
Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced BNET Industries
(http://industry.bnet.com), a free, comprehensive resource providing
in-depth news and analysis on 11 industries. BNET Industries combines
original reporting with business fundamentals on more than 9,000
public companies, giving business managers a single destination to
research activity within their business ecosystem, and easily access
the information that keeps them sharp and informed.
Featuring original blog reports from respected journalists, such
as David Hamilton, who spent 14 years as a reporter for the Wall
Street Journal, BNET will cover industries including Healthcare,
Automotive, Media, Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Food, Retail,
Advertising, Energy, Technology, and Travel, with more industries to
be added in the future. BNET Industries helps managers and working
professionals monitor marketplace and competitor activities, drive
their companies forward, and position their careers for future
success.
"To get the latest information and news on any particular
business, managers previously had to seek out a variety of sources
such as trade magazines, stock market quote sites, or subscription
databases," says Stephen Howard-Sarin, vice president of business
products for CNET Networks. "BNET Industries changes this by providing
a single resource that brings together all of the analysis and news
that managers need to stay sharp on their industry, their competitors
and even their own companies."
Expanding upon the site's existing actionable, solutions-oriented
content, online video content, and extensive articles library, BNET
Industries offers daily coverage of the developments within individual
business sectors and serves as an indispensable resource for busy
professionals.
Features within each industry include:
Business Sector Information: Insights on the latest trends,
news, and companies that are shaping specific industries
Individual U.S. Company Pages: Business data and syndicated
stories about company operations, partnerships, mergers and
acquisitions, product launches, executive changes, SEC filings
and more
Veteran Trade Journalists: In addition to David Hamilton, blog
reporting from well-known journalists like Kevin Kelleher,
long-time technology columnist for TheStreet.com, and Dan
Mitchell, food industry reporter who contributes also to The
New York Times
Content Partners: Business information and news from
organizations such as Mergent, StrategyEye, Seeking Alpha, and
more partnerships to come
Email/RSS Alerts: Up-to-the-minute email notifications on
breaking news and information, and the specific topics that
are important to managers' businesses
Also today, BNET announced its expansion into Australia
(http://www.bnetau.com.au) and the U.K. (http://www.bnet.co.uk). Both
sites will feature BNET original content, as well as articles written
by local writers that provide a regional perspective on business and
management in their respective countries.
"Many of the issues that managers face are universal in nature -
they apply in all industries, professions, and countries," said Greg
Mason, senior vice president of CNET Networks business and technology
media properties. "But business execution is always local, and with
dedicated writers and editors in the U.K. and Australia, BNET is now
well-equipped to address the specific needs of our audience in these
countries."
About BNET.com
BNET provides managers practical, trusted resources for the
business challenges they face every day, and effective techniques for
moving their companies and their careers forward. A top 10 business
media site, BNET offers award-winning original content, as well as one
of the largest business libraries available on the Web. BNET is a
property of CNET Networks, Inc.
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 BNET, CHOW,
CNET, GameSpot, and TV.com. Founded in 1992, CNET Networks has a
strong presence in the US, Asia, and Europe.
CONTACT:
CNET Networks, Inc.
Jenifer Concepcion, 415-344-2441
jenifer.concepcion@cnet.com
or
Plesser Holland Associates
Taryn Mickus, 212-420-8383 ext. 104
tmickus@plesser.com
SOURCE: CNET Networks, Inc.
