http://mathewingram.disqus.com/enFri, 16 May 2008 12:08:03 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/15/cbs-and-cnet-vision-or-desperation/#comment-476576That's true, Ian -- I had forgotten about Last.fm. That purchase at<br>least made some sense to me, given that Last.fm has some real growth<br>potential that CBS could theoretically help with, and some synergies<br>as well. The benefits of buying CNET don't seem nearly as obvious.mathewiFri, 16 May 2008 12:08:03 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/15/cbs-and-cnet-vision-or-desperation/#comment-476168I can understand it from CBS' perspective: there's a lot of talent at CNet, as Marshall points out, on both editorial and ad sales sides, and it's about as solid a business as you can get online. I'm less certain what CBS brings to the party. Better management? More investment? <br><br>Regarding your "next YouTube" note, don't forget CBS' other buy: Last.fm.ianbetteridgeFri, 16 May 2008 08:51:36 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/15/cbs-and-cnet-vision-or-desperation/#comment-474480Thanks, Allen.mathewiFri, 16 May 2008 00:09:04 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/15/cbs-and-cnet-vision-or-desperation/#comment-474243oy. harsh.howardlindzonThu, 15 May 2008 23:26:52 -0000http://www.mathewingram.com/work/2008/05/15/cbs-and-cnet-vision-or-desperation/#comment-474139nice recap mathewcenternetworksThu, 15 May 2008 23:06:08 -0000