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April 18, 2023
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They Did It for the Clicks
How digital media pursued viral traffic at all costs and unleashed chaos
March 11, 2021
Alex Shephard
What Is BuzzFeed Doing to HuffPost?
A devastating round of layoffs is the latest reflection of digital media’s woes.
November 23, 2020
Alex Shephard
The Desperate Year of the Digital Media Titans
BuzzFeed’s acquisition of HuffPost might be good for both companies, but it reflects an industry that’s long past its vibrant period of upstart energy.
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