Technology is a Cultural Force
Cell phones and iPods have replaced watches to tell time for 42 percent of today's young adult population.1 With technology and gadgets like mobile phones, MP3 players, GPS devices, HDTVs, digital cameras and hybrid cars changing the way we live our lives, where does one go to make sense of it all?
CNET.com is where people go to discover the latest in tech and consumer electronics. Each month, millions of consumers come to CNET to:
Read the latest news and unbiased reviews
Watch videos that demystify technology
Listen to podcasts
Download software, music and games safely
Post opinions about the technology and consumer electronics they live with everyday
Learn from an objective source about the products and technologies that are right for them
The powerful combination of editorial expertise and user-generated content provides people with the information, ideas and inspiration they need to make decisions about the right products, services and brands that fit their lifestyle—everything from GPS devices and HDTVs to security software and hybrid cars.
By creating an engaging, relevant and trusted destination for people for who are passionate about technology, CNET attracts an audience of cultural and buying influencers.
Advertiser Benefits
CNET's commitment to creating award-winning original content about the companies, technologies, ideas and gadgets that are changing our world every day provides a unique perspective for how people find, learn, buy and use technology.
Using these insights, CNET helps our advertisers develop messaging strategies and advertising programs that not only resonate with their target customers, but drive engagement all the way through the consideration cycle. Benefits include:
Reaching an audience of early adopters that pride themselves on being the first to know and share information with others—about 70% tell others about their smart purchases and feel it's important to have their own style 3
Engaging with an audience who influence at least six other people about brands, ideas and products 2
Communicating with an audience that is inspired and takes action when they spend time on CNET—half of CNET users purchased a product after visiting CNET 2
Connecting in an immersive environment to develop a meaningful dialogue with consumers on their terms, through online, video, podcasts and integrated sponsorships
Audience Profile
Unique Users Per Month 2: 15.3 million
Page Views Per Month 2: 193 million
Time Spent on CNET Per Month2: 7:59 minutes
Average Age 3: 37 years old
Male/Female 3: 79%/21%
Average Income 4: $80,427
College Educated 4: 84%
Home/Work 4: 92% broadband
Average Next 12 Months HW/CE 3: $3,650 plan to spend
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1JCOC (Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council), Fall 2006 2Nielsen/NetRatings U.S., October 2006 3CNET Audience Profile Study, July 2006 4@Plan Fall 2006, U.S. Pop 18+