Digital Media

4/24/2019

This article discusses the challenges faced by BuzzFeed, a digital media company known for its viral content and quizzes. It highlights how BuzzFeed's dependence on social media platforms, such as Facebook, for traffic and revenue led to significant setbacks when these platforms changed their algorithm and decreased the visibility of publisher content. The article also mentions the company's struggles to diversify its revenue streams and its failed attempt to go public. It concludes by emphasizing the lessons learned from BuzzFeed's experiences and the need for digital media companies to adapt to the changing landscape of online platforms.

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