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Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

Digital media company known for news, entertainment, and viral content

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Ali Abdaal
mentioned
vs: Contrasted with ScoreApp-style assessments

"You know, I've taken quizzes on BuzzFeed and stuff but like I've never bought anything from BuzzFeed. I don't even know if they sell anything."

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Michelle Khare
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Used for: Early career training ground for high-volume video production, storytelling, and understanding what performs on the internet Praised: Fast-paced environment, hundreds of production reps, startup creative culture vs: Contrasted with her current model of scarcity/high-quality production

"At BuzzFeed, it was at one point the fastest growing YouTube channel and series of YouTube channels in the world. I learned a lot about what works on the internet and how to drive a moment on the internet. You get your hundreds of reps in there of..."

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+1 more mention from Michelle

"The subject line was hello from Michelle Caren Buzzfeed. So using the the title of some some form of legitimacy"

Sam Parr
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vs: Facing challenges due to Facebook algorithm changes

"at the time in 2014, right around when I was starting the company, BuzzFeed was popular and Vice was popular. But what was going on was their business models were going down because Facebook was pulling back reach"

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TBPN
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vs: Described as 'fast fashion' compared to Conde Nast's 'luxury media'

"we were just talking about BuzzFeed and it felt like for a long time it fell into that category of, you know, decent size audience but ultimately built on a shaky ground of another platform"

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TBPN
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"I don't think it's a good brand at this point. Certainly has name recognition, but I don't know anybody that wakes up in the morning and says, 'Yeah, I got to know what BuzzFeed is talking about today.'"

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