CNET VP of content Profis departs after 16 years
Sharon Profis, the vice president of content at tech news site CNET, is leaving after 16 years. “I’ll be taking my learnings and experiences to a role that supports creators of content and the future of media,” she wrote on LinkedIn. “Saying goodbye to CNET wasn’t easy, but I’m excited for what comes next.” Profis […]
Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for $100 million
Ziff Davis inked a deal to acquire CNET for about $100 million, marking the third corporate parent for the pioneering tech news and reviews site in four years, reports Todd Spangler of Variety. Spangler writes, “In 2008, CBS had acquired CNET Networks for $1.8 billion. In 2020, as Paramount Global (then known as ViacomCBS) was seeking to offload non-core assets, […]
CNET seeks a mortgage editor
CNET is looking for a versatile editor with experience writing and editing mortgage, real estate market and home equity content. Personal finance editors at CNET help readers navigate some of life’s most consequential financial decisions — from shopping for a mortgage to leveraging the equity you’ve built in your home. We’re looking for an editor […]
CNET senior editor Crist is departing
Ry Crist, a senior editor at tech site CNET, is leaving the publication after 11 years. His beats included smart home tech, lighting, appliances, broadband and home networking. “I’m beyond grateful to have been a small part of such an excellent organization, but my partner and I are planning a move to Chicago this summer, […]
CNET is combining its ad business with Best Buy
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy and tech news site CNET are creating a new retail media model, reports Kathryn Lundstrom of Adweek. Lundstrom reports, “The electronics retailer and the publisher are combining their ad inventory, allowing advertisers to buy across Best Buy Ads’ retail media network and alongside CNET’s tech-review-focused editorial content and measure whether ads seen […]
Puterbaugh departs CNET for Bankrate
John Puterbaugh, the senior editorial director for tech news site CNET, is leaving for a position at personal finance site Bankrate. Both are owned by Red Ventures. Puterbaugh has also been senior editorial director of NextAdvisor, the personal finance site of Time.com. He also worked at Reviews.com, McClatchy, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times. […]
Shankland departs CNET after 25 years
Stephen Shankland, who has worked at tech news site CNET since October 1998, is leaving the publication. He has been writing about processors, digital photography, AI, quantum computing, computer science, materials science, drones, browsers, 3D printing, USB, and new computing technology in general. Previously, he was the Google beat reporter and also focused on Linux […]
CNET introduces new design
Adam Auriemma, editor in chief of tech news site CNET, writes about its redesign. Auriemma writes, “It’s not just form, but function too. Our new site design includes engaging hover states, a reimagined homepage that prioritizes expertise and user-tested integration of social media and video on the site. After experimenting on our social media accounts, […]
CNET moves Al-Heeti to tech reporter role
Technology news site CNET has moved Abrar Al-Heeti to a technology reporter role. Al-Heeti has been a video host and producer for CNET, with an interest in internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. Before joining the video team, she was a writer for CNET’s culture team. She has spent her career at CNET […]
Red Ventures explores sale of CNET
Red Ventures, the digital media and marketing juggernaut, has approached strategic buyers about offloading tech news and reviews site CNET, reports Sara Fischer of Axios. Fischer reports, “Red Ventures acquired CNET, along with a few smaller websites, from ViacomCBS, now Paramount Global, in 2020 for $500 million. It’s hoping to get at least half of that for CNET alone. […]
