| CNET Networks Hires Former Time Warner Executive Jack Haire |
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 2007--CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET), a leading interactive media company, today announced that former Time Warner executive Jack Haire will be joining the company as Special Advisor to the CEO. In this role, he will be dedicated to optimizing the corporate advertising sales strategy in collaboration with the company's leadership team. Haire will increase CNET Networks visibility among a broader set of advertisers and agencies by leveraging the company's portfolio of leading brands including TV.com, BNET, GameSpot, and CNET. Haire has more than 25 years experience with Time Warner. Most recently, Haire ran the Time Inc. Corporate Sales & Marketing division as Executive Vice President and chaired the Time Warner Advertising Council, which was responsible for the development and sale of the company's largest advertising contracts. Earlier in his career, Haire served as publisher of TIME Magazine from 1993 through 1998, when it was chosen as Adweek's Hottest Magazine. From 1998 through 2001, as President of the Fortune/Money Group, he helped Fortune to achieve its best years in circulation, advertising and market share, and partnered with CNN on the launch of CNNMoney.com, one of the Web's most successful and profitable finance sites. "Jack is a highly respected media executive with proven success in building revenue strategies and marketing programs across multiple brands and media types," said Neil Ashe, CEO of CNET Networks. "As the media landscape continues to evolve, he brings a unique perspective to our organization. His background is a perfect fit for CNET Networks' long-term strategy as we continue to build brands for people and the things they are passionate about." The position was created to provide experienced and dedicated executive leadership to the sales organization in order to realize the full power of the company's brands. In the role of Special Advisor to the CEO, Haire will focus on creating strategic relationships, mentoring a world-class sales team and maximizing resources for growth. Haire will be based in New York and will work closely with Neil Ashe and the executive management team. "In this world of media fragmentation, marketers are more challenged today than ever before in reaching their customers. Aggregating passionate audiences across multiple brands, CNET Networks creates the perfect environment for marketers to connect and engage with these elusive consumers," said Jack Haire. "This is an exciting opportunity for me. CNET Networks is driving the evolution of interactive media and I'm looking forward to playing an active role in shaping the company's future. 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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