| CNET Networks Hires Former Time Inc. Executive to Lead Network Sales |
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2007--CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET), a leading interactive media company, today announced that Dave Morris, a former Time Inc. executive, is joining the company as senior vice president of Network Sales. In his new role, Morris will be responsible for overseeing CNET Networks' corporate sales accounts. A veteran of Time Inc., Morris brings more than 20 years of marketing, sales, and publishing experience to CNET Networks. Most recently Morris was president and publisher of Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, where he led the publication and Web site to record profits and audience numbers. Prior to Entertainment Weekly, Morris was publisher of Sports Illustrated, where he was responsible for the magazine's advertising sales, marketing and business development operations. As Publisher, he also directed the advertising sales for the magazine's bonus editorial sections (including SI Golf Plus), SI's custom publishing arm, Sports Illustrated Presents, as well as its home on the Internet, SI.com. Before becoming a Time Inc. veteran, he was a sales representative for Parents magazine and a media planner at SSC&B (now Lowe Worldwide). "Dave brings a wealth of management and sales experience to CNET Networks, most notably in the worlds of entertainment and sports, and among marketers focused on connecting with young affluent consumers," said Jack Haire, chief client officer at CNET Networks. "His talent and consummate professionalism will be a tremendous asset to the company and to our customers." "This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected digital companies in the industry," said Morris. "The combination of great internet brands and passionate people is unstoppable, and I look forward to contributing to CNET Networks' continued success." 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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