Keith Bencher, formerly of Cnet Networks has been appointed SVP, strategy and development at Federated Media Publishing. He will head up all of FM's potential strategic partnerships.
Bencher led strategy and development efforts for various divisions at Cnet, including its international and games, entertainment and lifestyle business units. He will evaluate and manage all potential
strategic partnerships for FM as the company continues to develop its core business and expand into complementary new businesses.
"We tapped Keith for this position after an extensive search
process," said John Battelle, founder, chairman and CEO of the San Francicso-based Federated Media. "Keith is an incredible business leader, with extensive domain expertise, and has the strategic
mindset to help FM get to the next level. I am confident that he will make an immediate and significant impact on our business."--Tanya Irwin