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The Launch of CNET Central
So with the signing of the distribution deal with USA, we would launch in March 1995 and with the launch would start paying $146,667 per month for the…
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Crunch Time to Find Distribution
As of the Fall of 1994 with the terms of the Vulcan investment, we had lit the fuse committing ourselves to finding a distribution deal. If we were…
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Paul Allen: CNET Deity or Wall of Shame?
On the back of our door at the 230 Park Avenue Office was the famed “Wall of Shame” and Paul Allen’s name was front and center. In 1993, he was the one…
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CNET: The Design Foundation
A discussion with Fred Sotherland
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1994 -- The Year of Heartburn
Many important things would happen in 1994, we would produce the pilots, hire some really great people, lay the foundations of the CNET brand, meet Paul…
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Welcome to Monopoly World
At this point, our primary business plan was focused on launching a 24-hour network. We wanted to start with a block of shows to prove viability and…
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noblue speaks episode 1
Listen now (48 min) | Shelby Bonnie discusses with Kevin Wendle on his early years at CNET as President of CNET Television. The focus is on him joining…
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