CNET Networks Hires Former Time Warner Executive Jack Haire
June 28 2007 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
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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