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Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
BuzzFeed, Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results And Continues To Advance High-Margin Revenue Lines And Strategy For Long-Term Growth
NEW YORK – (May 7, 2025) – BuzzFeed, Inc. ('BuzzFeed' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company continued to execute on its strategy to improve profitability, expand scalable, high-margin revenue streams, and invest in future-oriented innovation. 'This quarter reflects the strength of our core publishing business and the momentum we're building with AI-assisted tools,' said Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed Founder and CEO. 'Editorial output increased this quarter, and a new AI tool we're piloting improved pageviews per article by an average of 25%. We're also seeing new user behaviors emerge as audiences engage with AI-powered creation formats on BuzzFeed, and we're excited to build on that with the development of BF Island.' 'We started 2025 with strong execution and continued margin improvement,' said Matt Omer, BuzzFeed CFO. 'Affiliate commerce and programmatic advertising remain our most efficient revenue streams, both growing again this quarter. Importantly, both net loss from continuing operations and Adjusted EBITDA (1) improved relative to the year-ago period, above and beyond the cost savings from the Q1 2024 restructuring. We're confident in our roadmap for disciplined investment in innovation, while strengthening our foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.' First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights for Continuing Operations (2) Total revenue was $36.0 million, compared to $37.0 million in Q1 2024, which includes the expected decline in our lower-margin, direct-sold business. Advertising revenue grew to $21.4 million, compared to $20.9 million in Q1 2024. This was driven by a $2.5 million increase in programmatic revenue, which offset a $2.1 million decline in direct-sold ads. Content revenue declined to $4.4 million, from $6.7 million in Q1 2024. This was driven by a $3.2 million decline in direct-sold content deals, partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in studio (reflecting variability based on project timing). Commerce and other revenue increased to $10.2 million, compared to $9.3 million in Q1 2024. This was supported by a $1.0 million increase in organic affiliate commerce. Net loss from continuing operations improved to $12.5 million, from $27.0 million in Q1 2024, largely reflecting benefits from the Company's 2024 restructuring. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $5.9 million, from $14.4 million in Q1 2024, a year-over-year improvement of $8.5 million. Time Spent (3) across BuzzFeed's properties modestly increased to 67.9 million hours, compared to 67.3 million hours in Q1 2024, demonstrating consistent audience engagement. ranks as the #1 individual media brand in the US for time spent — surpassing every individual competitor from any major digital or legacy media group. This holds true for both total Time Spent as well as Time Spent by Gen Z and Millennial audiences. reached 32.9 million hours in Q1 2025, a 7% year-over-year increase. Business and Content Highlights Both programmatic advertising and affiliate commerce delivered year-over-year growth for the fourth consecutive quarter. Organic affiliate commerce continues to be a growth engine, powered by strong product discovery experiences and contextual integration across BuzzFeed's owned and operated properties. BuzzFeed continues to shift toward direct audience relationships: the majority (62%) of US traffic now comes from direct visits, internal referrals, and app activity — reducing reliance on social platforms and increasing resilience to algorithm changes. Confirming Full Year 2025 Financial Outlook Revenue expected in the range of $195 million to $210 million, representing 3–10% growth year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA expected in the range of $10 million to $20 million, an improvement of approximately $10 million year-over-year at the midpoint. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially as a result of many factors. Refer to 'Forward-Looking Statements' below for information on factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Refer to 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' below for a description of how Adjusted EBITDA is calculated. While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, we have not provided guidance for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure — net income (loss) from continuing operations — due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary to forecast such a measure. Accordingly, a reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP measure is not available. Quarterly Conference Call BuzzFeed's management team will hold a conference call to discuss our first quarter 2025 results today, May 7, at 2:00 PM ET. The call will be available via webcast at under the heading News and Events, and parties interested in participating must register at the same location. While it is not required, it is recommended you join 5 minutes prior to the event start time. A replay of the call will be made available at the same URL. We have used, and intend to continue to use, the Investor Relations section of our website at as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Definitions BuzzFeed reports revenues across three primary business lines: Advertising, Content, and Commerce and other. The definition of ' Time Spent ' is also set forth below. Advertising revenues are primarily generated from advertisers, both programmatically and directly, for ads distributed against our editorial and news content, including display, pre-roll, and mid-roll video products. We distribute these ad products across our owned and operated sites as well as third-party platforms, primarily YouTube and Apple News. Content revenues are primarily generated from clients for custom assets, including both long-form and short-form content, from branded quizzes to Instagram takeovers to sponsored content. Studio generally includes revenue from films, content licensing, TV projects, and other projects inspired by BuzzFeed IP. Commerce and other revenues consist primarily of affiliate commissions earned on transactions initiated from our editorial shopping content. Revenues from our product licensing businesses are also included here. Time Spent captures the time audiences spend engaging with our content across our owned and operated sites, as well as YouTube and Apple News, as measured by Comscore. This metric excludes time spent with our content on platforms for which we have minimal advertising capabilities that contribute to our advertising revenues, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter). There are inherent challenges in measuring the total actual number of hours spent with our content across all platforms; however, we consider the data reported by Comscore to represent industry-standard estimates of the time actually spent on our largest distribution platforms with our most significant monetization opportunities. About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the Internet. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now—and into the future. Born on the Internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the Internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and represent key metrics used by management and our board of directors to measure the operational strength and performance of our business, to establish budgets, and to develop operational goals for managing our business. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from continuing operations, excluding the impact of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax provision, interest expense, net, other (income) expense, net, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, restructuring costs, and other non-cash and non-recurring items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the same period. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are relevant and useful information for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by our management. There are limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, and our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin should not be considered a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our management team's expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts (including our outlook for 2025), or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words 'affect,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'can,' 'contemplate,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'might,' 'plan,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'target,' 'will,' 'would,' and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) macroeconomic factors including: adverse economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the potential onset of recession; potential government shutdowns or failure to raise the U.S. federal debt ceiling; current global supply chain disruptions; the ongoing conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas and any related sanctions and geopolitical tensions, and further escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners; tariffs; the inflationary environment; and the competitive labor market; (2) developments relating to our competitors and the digital media industry, including overall demand of advertising in the markets in which we operate; (3) demand for our products and services or changes in traffic or engagement with our brands and content; (4) changes in the business and competitive environment in which we and our current and prospective partners and advertisers operate; (5) our future capital requirements, including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional capital in the future, to repurchase our $29.7 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes due 2026 (i.e., the 'Notes') upon a fundamental change such as the delisting of our Class A common stock, at their maturity, or upon the holders of the Notes requiring repayment of their Notes on or after May 31, 2025, any restrictions imposed by, or commitments under, the indenture governing the Notes or agreements governing any future indebtedness, and any restrictions on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents; (6) developments in the law and government regulation, including, but not limited to, revised foreign content and ownership regulations, and the outcomes of legal proceedings, regulatory disputes, or governmental investigations to which we are subject; (7) the benefits of our restructuring; (8) our success divesting of companies, assets, or brands we sell, or in integrating and supporting the companies we acquire; (9) our success in launching new products or platforms, including any new social media platform; (10) technological developments including artificial intelligence; (11) our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, officers, other key employees or directors; (12) use of content creators and on-camera talent and relationships with third parties managing certain of our branded operations outside of the United States; (13) the security of our information technology systems or data; (14) disruption in our service, or by our failure to timely and effectively scale and adapt our existing technology and infrastructure; (15) our ability to maintain the listing of our Class A common stock and warrants on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; and (16) those factors described under the sections entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
HuffPost Celebrates 20 Years Of Groundbreaking Digital-First Journalism
New York, NY – May 9, 2025 – Today, HuffPost, the award-winning online news organization steeped in fair and fearless reporting, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as a groundbreaking digital-first site. Founded in 2005 as The Huffington Post, the platform has grown from a pioneering blog-based news site into a must-read global voice for news, politics, culture, and personal stories. Launched in New York City by Arianna Huffington, Jonah Peretti, Kenneth Lerer, and a team of forward-thinking journalists and technologists, HuffPost helped usher in a new era of digital-first journalism. From its earliest days, the site disrupted the traditional media landscape by centering internet-native content, elevating underrepresented voices, and creating a space for community engagement across a wide range of topics. Over the past two decades, HuffPost has received widespread recognition for its editorial excellence and impact, including a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, The National Magazine Award, numerous Webby Awards, and honors from GLAAD and many other journalism and advocacy organizations. With millions of loyal readers, HuffPost continues to play a vital role in helping people make sense of the world and live better lives. 'For 20 years, HuffPost has relentlessly covered the most important, most compelling stories and offered our audience a loud, direct and honest perspective they can't find anywhere else,' said Whitney Snyder, Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost. 'At a time when America's free press and cherished institutions are under attack, we are proud to celebrate our anniversary and are committed to the next 20 years of indispensable, independent reporting.' Updated HuffPost Logo To commemorate this milestone, HuffPost is unveiling a refreshed logo and visual identity to reflect the site's fair and fearless reporting since 2005. The updated logo includes white HuffPost text on a darker green background with pink accent colors, with an 'H' logo thumbnail. The branding is a nod to HuffPost's original roots, with darker green, and what the organization stands for: being bold, fearless, and grounded in truth. HuffPost Helps Day As part of HuffPost's 20th anniversary, HuffPost is holding the first HuffPost Helps Day on May 9th. A day of community service in New York, California, Washington, DC, and in towns and cities across the country, HuffPost Helps Day will mobilize HuffPost staffers to volunteer in their communities and participate in service activities at local food banks, shelters, animal rescues and meal delivery nonprofits on May 9th and throughout the month. HuffPost writers chronicled the most iconic and notable moments in HuffPost's 20 year history – from the site's outspoken support for gay marriage in 2006 to BuzzFeed's acquisition of HuffPost in 2021. This oral history charts HuffPost's journey through two decades of defining headlines and fearless homepage splashes, featuring candid recollections from founders, editors and writers about the stories that shaped the site and how they transformed digital journalism.
Buzz Feed
21-05-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
BuzzFeed, Inc. To Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results On Wednesday, May 7, 2025
NEW YORK--April 21, 2025 -- BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) today announced plans to release first quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after the market closes. BuzzFeed Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti and CFO Matt Omer will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT. The financial results conference call will be available via webcast at under the heading News & Events. A replay of the call will be made available at the same URL. To participate in the conference call, interested parties must register in advance. About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the Internet. Across pop culture, entertainment, shopping, food and news, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the Internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the Internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.
Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Wire
HuffPost Celebrates 20 Years Of Groundbreaking Digital-First Journalism
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, HuffPost, the award-winning online news organization steeped in fair and fearless reporting, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary as a groundbreaking digital-first site. Founded in 2005 as The Huffington Post, the platform has grown from a pioneering blog-based news site into a must-read global voice for news, politics, culture, and personal stories. Launched in New York City by Arianna Huffington, Jonah Peretti, Kenneth Lerer, and a team of forward-thinking journalists and technologists, HuffPost helped usher in a new era of digital-first journalism. From its earliest days, the site disrupted the traditional media landscape by centering internet-native content, elevating underrepresented voices, and creating a space for community engagement across a wide range of topics. Over the past two decades, HuffPost has received widespread recognition for its editorial excellence and impact, including a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, The National Magazine Award, numerous Webby Awards, and honors from GLAAD and many other journalism and advocacy organizations. With millions of loyal readers, HuffPost continues to play a vital role in helping people make sense of the world and live better lives. 'For 20 years, HuffPost has relentlessly covered the most important, most compelling stories and offered our audience a loud, direct and honest perspective they can't find anywhere else,' said Whitney Snyder, Editor-in-Chief of HuffPost. 'At a time when America's free press and cherished institutions are under attack, we are proud to celebrate our anniversary and are committed to the next 20 years of indispensable, independent reporting.' Updated HuffPost Logo To commemorate this milestone, HuffPost is unveiling a refreshed logo and visual identity to reflect the site's fair and fearless reporting since 2005. The updated logo includes white HuffPost text on a darker green background with pink accent colors, with an 'H' logo thumbnail. The branding is a nod to HuffPost's original roots, with darker green, and what the organization stands for: being bold, fearless, and grounded in truth. HuffPost Helps Day As part of HuffPost's 20th anniversary, HuffPost is holding the first HuffPost Helps Day on May 9th. A day of community service in New York, California, Washington, DC, and in towns and cities across the country, HuffPost Helps Day will mobilize HuffPost staffers to volunteer in their communities and participate in service activities at local food banks, shelters, animal rescues and meal delivery nonprofits on May 9th and throughout the month. HuffPost's Most Iconic Moments HuffPost writers chronicled the most iconic and notable moments in HuffPost's 20 year history – from the site's outspoken support for gay marriage in 2006 to BuzzFeed's acquisition of HuffPost in 2021. An Oral History of HuffPost Splashes This oral history charts HuffPost's journey through two decades of defining headlines and fearless homepage splashes, featuring candid recollections from founders, editors and writers about the stories that shaped the site and how they transformed digital journalism. About HuffPost HuffPost is an award-winning news organization that publishes original journalism about real stories and real life, spanning politics, lifestyle, entertainment and more. HuffPost reaches an average of 60M monthly global readers to help them navigate the world and has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, The National Magazine Award, the GLAAD Award, and many others.
Business Wire
21-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
BuzzFeed, Inc. to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, May 8, 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) today announced plans to release first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025 after the market closes. BuzzFeed Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti and CFO Matt Omer will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT. The financial results conference call will be available via webcast at under the heading News & Events. A replay of the call will be made available at the same URL. To participate in the conference call, interested parties must register in advance. About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the Internet. Across pop culture, entertainment, shopping, food and news, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the Internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the Internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.
