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Online media company CNET cutting 120 jobs

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Online media company CNET Networks Inc said on Wednesday it will eliminate 120 jobs, or about 10 percent of its staff, in a restructuring to help it focus on long-term growth amid complaints from some investors.

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Report: CNET Cuts 10 Percent of Staff
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46 days ago in Mashable! - The Social Networking Blog · Authority: 12,902

According to Reuters, CNET has laid off 120 people, representing around 10% of its staff. While CNET has grown revenue at a steady pace (from $354M in 05 to $405M in 07), shares have languished, and internal issues have emerged as investors look for
CNET Cuts Staff 10%. We're All DOOOOOOMMMMEED!!!!
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46 days ago in Conversation Marketing: Internet Marketing Strategy Blog · Authority: 320

No, we're not. Yes, CNET just cut 10% of their workforce. And we're seeing far too much of that lately. But before I go outside and commit hari kari with a USB thumb drive, let's get a little perspective. CNET's problems are a valuable lesson in
Online Media Company CNET Cutting 120 Jobs
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Online Media Company CNET Cutting 120 Jobs Amid growing complaints from investors, online media company CNET Networks said it will be cutting ten percent of its staff (roughly 120 jobs). The move comes as part of a restructuring plan to help the company
CNET lays off 120, 10 percent of U.S. workforce [Layoffs]
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46 days ago in Valleywag, Silicon Valley's Tech Gossip Rag · Authority: 6,480

Newly former CNET employee Robert Balousek reports that he was one of 120 U.S. employees laid off by CNET, the online tech publisher. On Wall Street, the company is trying to fend off a takeover attempt by hedge fund Jana Partners. On the Web, the
CNET Fires 10% Of U.S. Staff; Restructuring to Cost $3.5 to $4 Million
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CNET Fires 10% Of U.S. Staff; Restructuring to Cost $3.5 to $4 Million Written By Allen Stern - March 26, 2008 Reuters is reporting that San Francisco-based CNET (CNET) has fired 10% of their workforce today. The worldwide reduction amounts to 4.4 for a
- Report: CNET Cuts 10 Percent of Staff
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  According to Reuters, CNET has laid off 120 people, representing around 10% of its staff. While CNET has grown revenue at a steady pace (from $354M in 05 to $405M in 07), shares have languished, and internal issues have emerged as investors look for
CNET chops 120 jobs to support "long term growth"
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Media and news company CNET just announced that it will eliminate 120 jobs, which is roughly 10% of its total staff, effective immediately. Supposedly it will help the company focus on long term growth, but theres likely another, more relevant cause.
CNET Shedding 120 Employees In Reorganization
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CNET is laying off 120 employees or 4.4% of its workforce in a "realignment to more appropriately allocate resources," the company said, in a filing with the SEC. The company estimates the restructuring will cost $3.5 to $4 million in