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Red Ventures agreement called for job losses before CNET acquisition
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Red Ventures agreement called for job losses before CNET acquisition

Posted on October 12, 2020November 14, 2020 by Matthew Keys

An agreement between marketing firm Red Ventures and media giant ViacomCBS called for significant job cuts as part of a multi-million dollar acquisition of CNET Media Group.

ViacomCBS issues pink slips before Red Ventures acquisition
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ViacomCBS issues pink slips before Red Ventures acquisition

Posted on October 8, 2020November 14, 2020 by Matthew Keys

ViacomCBS is issuing pink slips to workers of companies that will be sold to Red Ventures in the coming months.

Marketing firm Red Ventures to acquire tech news site CNET
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Marketing firm Red Ventures to acquire tech news site CNET

Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Marketing firm Red Ventures has reached an agreement with ViacomCBS to acquire technology news website CNET for $500 million.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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