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Re: CBS and CNET: Vision, or desperation?

mathewi — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:08:03 -0000

That's true, Ian -- I had forgotten about Last.fm. That purchase at
least made some sense to me, given that Last.fm has some real growth
potential that CBS could theoretically help with, and some synergies
as well. The benefits of buying CNET don't seem nearly as obvious.

Re: CBS and CNET: Vision, or desperation?

Ian Betteridge — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:51:36 -0000

I 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?

Regarding your "next YouTube" note, don't forget CBS' other buy: Last.fm.

Re: CBS and CNET: Vision, or desperation?

mathewi — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:09:04 -0000

Thanks, Allen.

Re: CBS and CNET: Vision, or desperation?

howardlindzon — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:26:52 -0000

oy. harsh.

Re: CBS and CNET: Vision, or desperation?

centernetworks — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:08 -0000

nice recap mathew