The BNET logo
The BNETTM logo is the principal visual element of the BNET brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify BNET, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
BNET colors
Since the logo uses multiple gradients, it should always be printed in four-color or appear on the Web in RGB.
Trademark Information
BNET is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CHOW logo
The CHOWTM logo is the principal visual element of the CHOW brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CHOW, care must be taken in its use.
The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CHOW Red
Pantone u186 or CMYK 5/100/84/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
Trademark Information
CHOW is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. "CHOW FOOD. DRINK. FUN.®" is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET logo
The CNET® logo is the principal visual element of the CNET brand. The logo is always represented as a red circle with c|net in white. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way, including rotating, skewing, or flipping the logo. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Red
Pantone 032 or CMYK 0/90/85/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
CNET Yellow
Pantone 122 or CMYK 0/10/70/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The logo should appear on solid yellow (Pantone 122c, Pantone 122u) or solid white. The logo never appears on blue, green, purple, black, or any other color or high-contrast pattern, except as noted above.
The CNET font
The CNET brand font is ITC Officina Sans. This font family should be the only family used for all print materials and for any text set in Web graphics.
Capitalization, Punctuation
CNET's brand capitalization standards are as follows:
- CNET.com
The full name of the brand
- CNET
The abbreviated name of the brand—uppercase
- CNET's
The possessive form of the brand name. Use the possessive of a proper noun sparingly.
Trademark Information
CNET and the red-ball design are registered trademarks of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Channel logo
The CNET ChannelTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Channel brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Channel, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Channel Blue
Pantone 300 or CMYK 0/90/85/0; RGB 0/51/102 or Hex #003399
CNET Channel Orange
Pantone 144 or CMYK 0/60/90/0; RGB 255/102/0 or Hex #FF6600
Trademark Information
CNET Channel is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Downloads logo
The CNET DownloadsTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Downloads brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Downloads, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Downloads Red
Pantone 032c or CMYK 0/91/87/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
CNET Downloads Yellow
Pantone 122c or CMYK 255/204/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The CNET Downloads logos should never be placed on any color background except CNET yellow or white
The CNET Downloads font
CNET uses 2 font families: CNetOfficina and ITC Officina Sans. CNetOfficina ExtraBold is only used as display type. ITC Officina Sans book is only used in body copy. ITC Officina Sans Bold can be used as header type.
Trademark Information
CNET Downloads is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Networks logo
The CNET NetworksTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Networks brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Networks, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Networks Orange
Pantone 144 or CMYK 0/35/90/0; RGB 255/153/0 or Hex #FF9900
CNET Networks Gray
Pantone Warm Gray 8 or CMYK 0/0/0/40; RGB 153/153/153 or Hex #999999
Capitalization, Punctuation
CNET Networks, Inc.
This is the name of the parent organization. Note the comma between CNET Networks and Inc. The word Inc. is never spelled out.
Trademark Information
CNET Networks is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET News logo
The CNET NewsTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET News brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET News, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Red
Pantone 032c or CMYK 0/91/87/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
CNET Yellow
Pantone 122c or CMYK 255/204/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The CNET logos should never be placed on any color background except CNET yellow or white
The CNET News font
CNET uses 2 font families: CNetOfficina and ITC Officina Sans. CNetOfficina ExtraBold is only used as display type. ITC Officina Sans book is only used in body copy. ITC Officina Sans Bold can be used as header type.
Trademark Information
CNET News is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Reviews logo
The CNET ReviewsTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Reviews brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Reviews, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Red
Pantone 032c or CMYK 0/91/87/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
CNET Yellow
Pantone 122c or CMYK 255/204/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The CNET logos should never be placed on any color background except CNET yellow or white
The CNET Reviews font
CNET uses 2 font families: CNetOfficina and ITC Officina Sans. CNetOfficina ExtraBold is only used as display type. ITC Officina Sans book is only used in body copy. ITC Officina Sans Bold can be used as header type.
Trademark Information
CNET Reviews is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Shopper logo
The CNET Shopper® logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Shopper brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Shopper, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Shopper Yellow
CMYK 0/10/70/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
CNET Shopper Light Yellow
Pantone 122 or CMYK 0/0/25/0; RGB 255/255/204 or Hex #FFFFCC
CNET Shopper Brown
CMYK 0/25/100/5; RGB 204/153/0 or Hex #CC9900
CNET Shopper Black
CMYK 0/0/0/100; RGB 0/0/0 or Hex #000000
Trademark Information
CNET Shopper is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET TV logo
The CNET TVTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET TV brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET TV, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Red
Pantone 032c or CMYK 0/91/87/0; RGB 204/0/0 or Hex #CC0000
CNET Yellow
Pantone 122c or CMYK 255/204/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The CNET logos should never be placed on any color background except CNET yellow or white
The CNET TV font
CNET uses 2 font families: CNetOfficina and ITC Officina Sans. CNetOfficina ExtraBold is only used as display type. ITC Officina Sans book is only used in body copy. ITC Officina Sans Bold can be used as header type.
Trademark Information
CNET and the red-ball design are registered trademarks of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The GameFAQs logo
The GameFAQsTM logo is the principal visual element of the GameFAQs brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify GameFAQs, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. The GameSpot logo should always accompany the GameFAQs logo directly above the "ame" and between the "G" and the "F." It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
GameFAQs colors
GameFAQs Periwinkle Blue
CMYK 58/48/0/0, RGB 102/102/255, PMS 272
Capitalization, Punctuation
GameFAQs is always one word; Game FAQs is incorrect. Always capitalize the G and the FAQ.
Trademark Information
GameFAQs is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The GameSpot logo
The GameSpot® logo is comprised of seven concentric circles and a starburst housing the brand name in caps. The fill color of the background is set in a yellow-to-red gradient and stroked by a red-to-dark-red gradient. The text in the logo is black with an offset white drop shadow. The logo may appear on a variety of background colors, but care should be taken when it is placed on similarly toned backgrounds; in such cases, using a drop shadow is acceptable.
GameSpot colors
Since the logo uses multiple gradients, it should always be printed in four-color or appear on the Web in RGB.
Capitalization, Punctuation
GameSpot is always one word; Game Spot is incorrect. Always capitalize the G and the S.
Trademark Information
GameSpot is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Networks International Media logo
The CNET Networks International MediaTM logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Networks International brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Networks International, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Networks International Media Orange
Pantone 144 or CMYK 0/35/90/0; RGB 255/153/0 or Hex #FF9900
CNET Networks International Media Gray
Pantone Warm Gray 8 or CMYK 0/0/0/40; RGB 153/153/153 or Hex #999999
Trademark Information
CNET Networks International Media is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The MP3.com logo
The MP3.comTM logo is the principal visual element of the MP3.com brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify MP3.com, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
MP3.com Oranges
Pantone 021 or CMYK 0/50/85/0; RGB 255/102/0 or Hex #006600
Pantone 144 or CMYK 0/35/90/0; RGB 255/153/0 or Hex #FF9900
Pantone 122 or CMYK 0/10/70/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
The logo is comprised of three orange dots and the MP3.com logo type. The dots represent various things, among them a Play button, community connections, and diverse musical genres. The dots of the MP3.com logo may change hues; however, the monochromatic value relationship between the three must be maintained.
Trademark Information
MP3.com is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The mySimon logo
The mySimonTM logo is the principal visual element of the mySimon brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify mySimon, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
Logo color
The logo should be represented in red or white against a red background.
mySimon Red
Pantone 187 or CMYK 0/90/90/5; RGB 153/0/0 or Hex #990000
Capitalization, Punctuation
mySimon is always one word; my Simon is incorrect. Always use a lowercase m and an uppercase S, even when beginning sentences.
Trademark Information
mySimon is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The Search.com logo
The Search.comTM logo is the principal visual element of the Search.com brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify Search.com, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
Search.com Yellow
CMYK 0/10/70/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
Search.com Light Yellow
Pantone 122 or CMYK 0/0/25/0; RGB 255/255/204 or Hex #FFFFCC
Search.com Brown
CMYK 0/25/100/5; RGB 204/153/0 or Hex #CC9900
Search.com Black
CMYK 0/0/0/100; RGB 0/0/0 or Hex #000000
Trademark Information
Search.com is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The CNET Shopper logo
The CNET Shopper® logo is the principal visual element of the CNET Shopper brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify CNET Shopper, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
CNET Shopper Yellow
CMYK 0/10/70/0; RGB 255/204/0 or Hex #FFCC00
CNET Shopper Light Yellow
Pantone 122 or CMYK 0/0/25/0; RGB 255/255/204 or Hex #FFFFCC
CNET Shopper Brown
CMYK 0/25/100/5; RGB 204/153/0 or Hex #CC9900
CNET Shopper Black
CMYK 0/0/0/100; RGB 0/0/0 or Hex #000000
Trademark Information
CNET Shopper is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The TechRepublic logo
The TechRepublic® logo is the principal visual element of the TechRepublic brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify TechRepublic, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
TechRepublic Blue
Pantone 300 or CMYK 100/48/5/2; RGB 0/103/198 or Hex #0067C6
The TechRepublic logo consists of the company name, printed in two colors (Pantone 300 blue and 100 percent black), and the flag, which also contains the Pantone 300 blue and 100 percent black. It is recommended that they be used in full color and against a white background whenever possible.
Capitalization, Punctuation
TechRepublic is always one word; Tech Republic is incorrect. Always capitalize The T and the R.
Trademark Information
TechRepublic, the flag design, and "Real World. Real Time, Real IT.®" are registered trademarks of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The TV.com logo
The TV.comTM logo connects the past and future of television in a fun and whimsical manner. The long rectangular widescreen border symbolizes the future of television and the technology driving it, while the retro borders and forced perspective shape is reminiscent of TV's 1950s origins.
Further, the playfulness of the logo communicates the brand's entertaining and fun environments, and is representative of the vast community who contribute, connect, and who are ultimately entertained at the TV.com website. The design positions TV.com as a friendly, reliable, and entertaining place to connect with other passionate people about television.
TV.com colors
Since the logo uses multiple gradients, it should always be printed in four-color or appear on the Web in RGB.
Trademark Information
TV.com is a trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The UrbanBaby logo
The UrbanBaby® logo is the principal visual element of the UrbanBaby brand. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify UrbanBaby, care must be taken in its use.
The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
UrbanBaby Red
Pantone 1805 or CMYK 25/100/98/28; RGB 150/9/28 or Hex #96091c
Trademark Information
UrbanBaby is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.
The ZDNet logo
The ZDNet® logo is the principal visual element of the ZDNet brand. The logo is the red diamond with ZD in white and Net in black. Since the purpose of the logo is to help identify ZDNet, care must be taken in its use. The logo must not be redrawn or modified in any way. It must not be decorated, represented in perspective, outline, or negative form, or used for frivolous decorative purposes.
ZDNet Colors
Since the logo uses multiple gradients, it should always be printed in four-color or appear on the Web in RGB. The logo must not appear on any color with a value so dark that the black lettering of Net cannot be clearly read. The logo never appears on black, green, purple, yellow, or any other color or high-contrast pattern, except as noted above.
Capitalization, Punctuation
ZDNet's corporate capitalization standards are as follows:
- ZDNet.com
The full name of the brand
- ZDNet
The abbreviated name of the brand
- ZDNet's
The possessive form of the brand name. Use the possessive of a proper noun sparingly.
Trademark Information
ZDNet is a registered trademark of CNET Networks, Inc. Please see below for usage guidelines.