Tech journalists who do, and don't, twitter
Charles Cooper of CNET decided to see what tech reporters used social networking software Twitter, and which ones didn’t. Cooper writes, “I included names of some online reporters — including colleagues from CNET as well as TechCrunch — but in the main, the list is comprised of people employed by A-list newspapers and periodicals. “I […]
Dissident shareholders outline plan for CNET Networks
AP business writer Michael Liedtke writes that dissident shareholders described CNET Networks’ management as incompetent and lackadaisical in its latest efforts to steer the slumping technology news and entertainment company in a new direction. Liedtke writes, “By deploying better tools to sell more advertising and highlight CNet’s listings in Internet search results, Jana believes it […]
CNet lays off 120
CNet Networks Inc. says it is laying off 120 employees as part of an effort to streamline the online media company while generating more content for its business news and entertainment sites, according to an Associated Press story. The AP story stated, “All the layoffs — about 4.4 percent of CNet’s work force — will […]
Battle for CNET board escalates
John Letzing of Marketwatch reports that CNET Networks Inc. is considering an appeal of a court decision permitting a group of investment firms seeking greater control of the tech biz media company to nominate new members of its board. Letzing wrote, “In a statement, CNet said Thursday that, ‘We are reviewing the Court’s written opinion […]
Negotiating the CEO interview
Jack Flack of Conde Nast Portfolio writes Monday about how business journalists and PR people for companies negotiate with each other when it comes to interviewing the chief executive officer, and offers five rules. This comes after CNET reporter Elinor Mills‘ story about her interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Flack wrote, “Those negotiations, like […]
New editor named for CNET News
Dan Farber has been named editor-in-chief of CNET News.com, according to a release Tuesday afternoon. CNET also announced that Jai Singh, senior vice president and editor-in-chief of CNET.com, will be leaving the organization March 10. Farber has more than than 20 years of experience as an editor and journalist, primarily covering technology adn new media. As […]
CNET shares rise amid speculation of Google offer
Shares of media company CNET Networks Inc., currently battling dissident shareholders who want to expand its board, soared more than 7 percent on Friday, on speculation that Google Inc might be interested in acquiring a stake in it, according to a Reuters story. CNET operates a tech news service, as well as other news operations. […]
CNET, a takeover target, hurt by blogs
Kevin Delaney of The Wall Street Journal writes Tuesday about how tech news company CNET has seen its business suffer because of the rise of blogs that now offer much of the same information and commentary. Delaney wrote, “Founded in 1992, CNET operates a string of Web sites focused primarily on technology and entertainment, such […]
Investors seek takeover of CNet
Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times writes Monday that a group of investors are seeking to take over technology news company CNet. Sorkin wrote, “Without commenting on the proposal, CNet said in a statement Sunday that under its new management it had ‘made significant strategic, financial, personnel and operational progress.’ It said the […]
CNET seeks syndication to boost traffic
Abbey Klaassen of Advertising Age writes about how CNET is going to syndicate its content in a bid to boost its page views. Klaassen wrote, “Recently, analysts have been critical of page-view stagnation. ‘While we recognize a mix shift toward video and Flash content makes it increasingly difficult to predict a growth outlook using only […]
