BuzzFeed to shut news unit to focus on HuffPost and cut 15% staff

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BuzzFeed said it aims to consolidate its news content in HuffPost and cut its workforce by 15%, sending the shares of the digital media company down.

A BuzzFeed sign is seen during the company's debut outside the Nasdaq Market in Times Square in New York City, U.S., December 6, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidsaid it will shut down its news division with an aim to consolidate its news content in HuffPost and cut its workforce by 15%, sending the shares of the digital media company down 10% on Thursday.

"We've faced more challenges than I can count in the past few years," said Peretti, blaming the pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn for the decline in the digital advertising and BuzzFeed's business. "Moving forward, we will have a single news brand in HuffPost, which is profitable, with a loyal direct front page audience," Peretti said in the note to employees.

 

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