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CBS Interactive Marketing Forum 2012: Watch our panel discussion with key IT buyers and decision makers - December 2012

The forum, which was hosted by CBSi Industry Analyst Angus Macaskill, explored the IT marketing industry from the perspective of IT buyers and decision makers.

CBS Interactive in May: CNET TechProbe, General Manager announcments and more! - May 2011 edition

CNET Australia is giving readers the chance to touch, test and review the latest and hottest tech gadgets before they hit store shelves with the TechProbe ambassador program!

CBS Interactive in April: New look CNET, ZDNet app and more! - April 2011 edition

CNET Australia has relaunched with new features and content to entertain, help readers when they are on the go, keep in touch with news and their friends, as well as manage their digital lives.

CBS Interactive in March: TechLines takes on the cloud, GameSpot AU goes LIVE and more! - March 2011 edition

What does cloud computing mean for technology and business? Following the success of the first TechLines event in 2010, ZDNet Australia in (partnership with Allure Media) launched the second TechLines debate 'Cloud Control' to address this question.

December at CBS Interactive: MD Wendy Hogan's new post in Singapore, the CBSi Christmas Party, GameSpot Asia launch at more! - December 2010 edition

Australia has farwelled Managing Director Wendy Hogan as she moves to Singapore to take up a new position as VP and Managing Director of the ASEAN region emcompassing South East Asia, India and Australia.

September at CBS Interactive: Vote for your Greatest Game Villain, CNET Australia's record-breaking traffic and more! - September 2010 edition

Last year, GameSpot launched the All-Time Greatest Game Hero campaign that saw history's greatest gaming characters battle it out in a public vote to determine the all-time fan favourite! This year, we have a whole new playing field with 64 of the All-Time Greatest Game Villains taking to the polls to determine who is the vilest, most sinister and most evil of them all!

August at CBS Interactive: TechLines asks 'is email dead?', gamers get politically active and more! - August 2010 edition

Does the growth in short form and social media mean the end of email as a business communications tool? In an industry first, ZDNet Australia has partnered with Allure Media's Lifehacker to deliver a panel event called TechLines.

Partnership with Yahoo!7, E3 countdown and more... - May 2010 edition

CNET Australia and Yahoo!7 have announced a content partnership that will see the launch of the co-branded Yahoo!7|CNET Technology, a channel developed to bring customised content to the Yahoo!7 Australian audience across four core areas: photography, digital home, tech on-the-go and games.

The new ZDNet, networking drinks with BNET Australia and more... CBS Interactive Business - Q1 2010 - March 2010 edition

ZDNet has re-launched to bring together the best local and global news, editorial commentary, reviews as well as audience insights and discussions, in one place

Exclusive events, record breaking traffic and GameSpot TRAX insights - Q1 @ GameSpot AU... - March 2010 edition

Game publisher, Sony chose GameSpot AU to host a preview showcase event in conjunction with the highly anticipated release of Heavy Rain.

GameSpot AU supports R18+ game classification debate, iiTrial coverage, new additions and advancements at ZDNet Australia and more... - February 2010 edition

The GameSpot AU team has been fervently involved in the controversial debate for an R18+ gaming classification system to be introduced in Australia.

CBS Interactive wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! - December 2009 edition

From the team at CBS Interactive, a big thank you for your support during 2009 and we are looking forward to a fun and productive year working with you in 2010.

CBS Interactive Christmas Party round-up, media partnerships, the launch of itjobs.com.au and holiday season gift ideas. All this and more at CBS Interactive in November. - November 2009 edition

It was great to have over 400 clients, vendors, PR and industry representatives join us for a drink and thanks for your support during 2009.

October at CBS Interactive sees ZDNet Australia in legal first with Twitter coverage from courtroom; TV.com exclusive with Andrew Denton and more... - October 2009 edition

ZDNet Australia's Liam Tung led a social media experiment and tested boundaries as he published a courtside Twitter feed that was broadcasted live on the ZDNet site throughout the iiNet vs. AFACT copyright case.

Networking, new audience insights and 5 years of CNET Australia this month at CBS Interactive - September 2009 edition

Five years seem like forever when it comes to technology! Do you remember what technology was like five years ago?

Stop, check, reflect: first half highlights and cool community engagement at CBS Interactive! - July 2009 edition

TV lovers are still dreaming of a world in HD: the Samsung ultimate TV upgrade competition.

Traffic records on GameSpot AU, industry firsts with ZDNet Australia, news and events at CBS Interactive. - June 2009 edition

ZDNet Australia was first on the ball with live and complete coverage of the ICT aspects of the 2009 Federal Budget, examining the implications it will have on Australia's technology industry.

CeBIT 2009, Webby wins, red carpet action and more - May 2009 edition

TV.com hits the red carpet for the 51st TV Week Logie Awards!

CNET redesign, Glitter launch and more - April 2009 edition

TV.com launches new local video content with Glitter.

New year, new developments at CBS Interactive - February 2009 edition

CBS Interactive launches new corporate website

CBS Interactive Christmas Party Round up - November 2008 edition

Thanks for coming to the CBS Interactive Christmas Party, it was great catching up! Here are some photo and video highlights from the night...

Welcome to CBS Interactive - September 2008 edition

We're are pleased to introduce you to the CBS Interactive newsletter with updates on our business, consumer and entertainment brands.

Media Releases

CBS Interactive expands consumer sales opportunities with new commercial roles- 7 August, 2012

Sharon-May Tanous to lead commercial team as Consumer Sales Director as Shaun Alexander moves into a new role, focused on creative innovation and product specialisation, as Commercial Development Director

ZDNet unifies all English-speaking sites- 3 July, 2012

ZDNet today announced it has combined its English-language sites - US, UK, Australia, and Asia - to become a single resource to help IT professionals during their decision making process.

CBS Interactive takes home gold at IT Journalism Awards- 18 April, 2012

CBS Interactive, Australia's premier online content network for technology, gaming and entertainment, has taken home top accolades at the 2011 IT Journalism Awards.

CBS Interactive expands into eSports category with new partnerships- 18 April, 2012

CBS Interactive today announced a major expansion into the fast-growing categories of live gaming and eSports through exclusive partnerships with TwitchTV and Major League Gaming (MLG).

TechRepublic expands scope with Australian blog and local editor- 26 October, 2011

CBS Interactive has today announced the launch of the Australian Edition of TechRepublic (techrepublic.com) which will be headed up by former Builder AU editor and programmer Chris Duckett.

CNET Australia Welcomes new editor Seamus Byrne- 11 August, 2011

CBS Interactive is pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning consumer tech, gaming and entertainment journalist Seamus Byrne to the position of Editor of CNET Australia (www.cnet.com.au).

ZDNet launches global app - 11 April, 2011

ZDNet has launched a new app, available on iPhone and Android, to deliver local and international IT news to readers wherever they are in the world.

CNET Australia unveils revamped site - 30 March, 2011

CNET Australia has unveiled its new look site, packed full of features that address the way audiences are now seeking information and connecting with communities online.

CBS Interactive strengthens research capabilities and national sales reach - 18 March, 2011

CBS Interactive, the home of premium web content brands CNET Australia, GameSpot AU, ZDNet Australia and BNET Australia, announces today the appointment of Matthew Tibbles as Research and Insights Manager and Gina Lutzke as Victorian Sales Manager.

CBS Interactive announces senior appointments in Asia - 26 November, 2010

CBS Interactive, the world's leading destination for premium web content, announces the recent appointments of Wendy Hogan as Vice President and Managing Director and Malti Peplow as Sales and Marketing Director.

CBS Interactive announces the launch of GameSpot Asia - 25 November, 2010

CBS Interactive, the premier online content network for information on business, technology and entertainment, announces the launch today of GameSpot Asia (asia.gamespot.com), a pan-Asian version of the world's leading video game editorial brand, GameSpot.com.

Gamespot AU and EB Games click 'start' on dynamic new partnership agreement - 27 October, 2010

Australia's number one video games website GameSpot AU and Australia's number one video games retailer EB Games have joined forces to deliver the most up-to-the-moment games news and offers to Australian gamers in a dynamic new partnership agreement, announced today.

BNET Australia relaunches, offering greater user interaction, more local content - 14 September, 2010

CBS Interactive today announced the relaunch of BNET Australia, with a fresh design and new substantial content to make the site even more useful to its audience of successful managers and business owners.

Yahoo!7 and CNET Australia launch new tech content site - 25 June, 2010

Australia's leading online consumer technology destination, CNET Australia and Yahoo!7 has today launched Yahoo!7|CNET Australia Technology, a new site in the Yahoo!7 Network delivering the latest news, reviews and how-to guides around technology.

CNET Australia and Yahoo!7 announce premium content partnership - 14 May, 2010

Yahoo!7 and CNET Australia to launch a consumer technology destination with content exclusively from CNET.

CBS Interactive announces two senior commercial appointments - 7 April, 2010

Joanne Gaines appointed Commercial Director for consumer and entertainment; Barry McGhee appointed Commercial Director for business

"Savings are hot, green is not" according to largest ANZ IT priorities research project conducted with over 1,300 IT decision makers. - November 2009

According to the largest Australian survey of its kind -- based on the responses from 1,355 Australian and New Zealand IT decision makers -- there is a clear focus on cutting costs and increasing productivity in current IT planning for the next 12 months, while nearly half of respondents claimed that green initiatives were a low priority or not even on the agenda.

GameSpot AU and Game announce unique online retailer partnership agreement - 25 November 2009

CBS Interactive's leading video games site GameSpot AU and specialist retailer GAME have joined forces in a unique partnership that help to close the gap from review to point of purchase for active consumers looking to buy games both online and offline.

Introducing itjobs.com.au
Setting the standard for IT recruitment in Australia - 29 October 2009

Through an innovative strategic alliance designed to deliver the best in industry roles for Australian technology professionals, Fairfax Media- Australasia's largest publisher and CBS Interactive - a top ten worldwide internet property have joined forces to develop itjobs.com.au - a dynamic new website dedicated to IT recruitment.

GameSpot AU reports all-time traffic highs covering the news of E3: The world's biggest interactive entertainment show! - 5 June 2009

At an event that brought movie stars, music legends, sporting icons and gaming heroes together in one space, number-one games site GameSpot AU, joined its global team in wrapping up one of its highest traffic weeks on record.

gStepOne selected as ZDNet Emerging Innovation Award winner for 2009 - 15 May 2009

Leading business technology news and reviews site ZDNet Australia on Wednesday announced the winner of its third annual Emerging Innovation Award at CeBIT 2009 in Darling Harbour, Sydney.