CNET Networks Veteran Peter Spande Joins CMP Technology's Business Technology Group as Vice President, Online MediaCMP Continues Strategic Hiring Initiative, Adding Industry Experts to Accelerate Online GrowthPRNewswire-FirstCall MANHASSET, N.Y., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CMP Technology announced today that Peter Spande has joined its Business Technology Group (BTG) as Vice President, Online Media. In this new position, Spande is responsible for all aspects of BTG's online media products and services, including targeted branding, lead generation and integrated media programs. CMP Technology's BTG publishes three of the most recognized brands in the enterprise IT media space: InformationWeek, Network Computing and Optimize. Spande will report to Jeff Patterson, President, BTG. Spande's hire marks the latest in a series of investments in talent made by CMP as the company strengthens its online market strategy. Last month, the company hired TechTarget founding Vice Presidents, John Cox and Lisa Johnson, as Vice President Account Development for BTG and Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, respectively. The two were brought on to expand CMP's advertising base and strengthen the company's brand. Spande brings more than ten years of online technology publishing experience to CMP. Most recently, he led TechRepublic.com's product development, community and editorial teams. Prior to his TechRepublic role, Spande was responsible for CNET Networks' business-to-business lead generation products, managing all white paper and webcast products across TechRepublic, News.com, ZDNet and ITPapers.com. Prior to joining CNET Networks, Spande held sales positions with PC World and Miller Freeman. "Pete Spande has a superb track record of building online products that anticipate and meet the needs of IT professionals and marketers alike," said Patterson. "With his skills and background, he is the ideal leader to help drive growth in our online business. We're thrilled to have him with us." About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/) CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. Contact: Alix Raine
SVP Communications
CMP Technology
516.562.7827
araine@cmp.com
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