Former Managing Editor of MONEY Magazine To Lead Editorial Direction for Top 10 Business Web site

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 - BNET, a Web site that provides information and tools to help business managers succeed at work and in their personal finances, announced today that Eric Schurenberg has been appointed Editor-in-Chief of BNET (www.bnet.com).  As Editor-in-Chief, Schurenberg will oversee BNET's editorial staff in their coverage of the issues and events that matter to business executives. This adds to Schurenberg's current role as Editorial Director of MoneyWatch.com, a sister site to BNET to launch in the coming weeks, which is designed to help people make sense of today's economic turmoil and make smarter decisions about their money. 

"Eric brings more than 20 years of experience covering business and personal finance, which will be a tremendous benefit to our editorial staff and audience," said Greg Mason, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CBS Interactive's Business Network.   "I'm thrilled to have Eric as the editorial voice of BNET and MoneyWatch.com."

"BNET is one of the fastest growing business sites on the Internet, and has built a loyal community and following with its timely blog coverage in BNET Industries; international editions in UK, Australia, and China; and its award-winning original editorial features. I look forward to working with BNET's talented and incredibly dedicated editorial staff," said Schurenberg.

Previously, Schurenberg was managing editor of MONEY where he led the magazine through a complete relaunch in 2005, and introduced a friendly new design.  In addition, he expanded its editorial focus to new interests including real estate, family finance, health, retirement, and the workplace.  In his new role, Schurenberg will ensure BNET's commitment to remain the go-to site for ambitious business executives. With the launch of MoneyWatch.com, Schurenberg aims to extend BNET's success into the realm of personal finance as well.

 Prior to MONEY, Schurenberg was deputy editor of Business 2.0.  He was also the managing editor of goldman.com, a Web site for Goldman Sachs Group's personal wealth management business, and an assistant managing editor at Fortune magazine.  Schurenberg has won a Gerald Loeb Award for distinguished business journalism, a National Magazine Award, and a Page One Award.

About BNET

BNET, a property of CBS Interactive, provides managers practical, trusted resources for the business challenges they face every day, and effective techniques for moving their companies and their careers forward. A top 10 business media site, BNET offers award-winning original content, as well as one of the largest business libraries available on the Web.

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