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BuzzFeed, Inc. Makes Strategic & Organizational Changes to Improve Profitability After Challenging Q4 and Full Year 2023

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Looking ahead, following key strategic organizational changes, BuzzFeed is optimistic about 2024 with a commitment to high-margin revenue streams and a renewed focus on its owned and operated websites and apps.

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  • Looking ahead, following key strategic organizational changes, BuzzFeed is optimistic about 2024 with a commitment to high-margin revenue streams and a renewed focus on its owned and operated websites and apps.
  • “Three months into 2024, it’s clear BuzzFeed and digital media are at an inflection point,” said Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed Founder & CEO.
  • As such, the historical financial results of Complex Networks have been reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
  • However, the historical Time Spent on First We Feast cannot be reasonably bifurcated from Time Spent on Complex Networks.

GOBankingRates Celebrates 20 Years as a Leader in the Digital Marketing Industry

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly competitive digital marketing and media landscape, GOBankingRates continues to grow and thrive as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an increasingly competitive digital marketing and media landscape, GOBankingRates continues to grow and thrive as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.
  • Launched as ConsumerTrack, Inc., in March 2004, the GOBankingRates brand sits at the intersection of marketing, digital media, content and fintech.
  • Thanks to this broad reach, GOBankingRates has generated millions of new customers for our banking and financial brand advertisers.
  • "Developing an ethos around accountability, ownership and outcomes was the big leap that drove growth across all aspects of GOBankingRates."

First for Women Debuts New Design and Announces Weekly Frequency

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First for Women Magazine, one of the best-selling magazines both in retail sales and units sold, has been extensively redesigned as a weekly publication featuring a new look, balanced and authoritative health/wellness coverage, more than 20 pages of reconceived food content, and relatable coverlines. The first issue featuring the new look and feel hits newsstands everywhere today and features a cover story with Hoda Kotb, co-host of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.

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  • "Women's interests and aspirations have evolved, and so have we," Editor-in-Chief Liz Vaccariello said.
  • "Now, every seven days, new and longtime readers can feel empowered and inspired with authentic and approachable stories and solutions for women."
  • "The advertising community has been very receptive to our modern refresh and the opportunity to connect with the brand's readers with greater frequency."
  • Outside of retail newsstands and bookstores, First for Women can be ordered on firstforwomen.com and enjoyed digitally on Apple News .

Introducing Apple Sports, a new app for sports fans

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Apple Sports gives fans a simple and fast way to stay up to speed on the teams and leagues they love.

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  • Apple Sports gives fans a simple and fast way to stay up to speed on the teams and leagues they love.
  • Fans can easily navigate between scores and upcoming games; explore play-by-play information, team stats, lineup details, and live betting odds;1 and tap to go to the Apple TV app to watch live games from Apple and connected streaming apps.2 Apple Sports will also seamlessly sync with favorites selected within the My Sports experience including in the Apple TV app and Apple News.
  • Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
  • Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ann Papayoti as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ann Papayoti is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions as a Leading Coach, Author, and Speaker.

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  • GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ann Papayoti is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions as a Leading Coach, Author, and Speaker.
  • Additionally, she works with small business owners, corporate executives, and their teams to develop leadership skills and create their desired culture.
  • Prior to her coaching career, Ann spent 17 years in the corporate world working for a major airline.
  • With her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and fostering personal growth, Ann Papayoti is set to make a significant impact with SkyView Coaching, enriching the lives of clients globally.

National Press Club Statement On First Week of Jimmy Lai Trial

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Friday, December 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the first week of the expected 80 day trial of Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the first week of the expected 80 day trial of Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai.
  • We are very concerned about what will happen now when the trial resumes Jan. 2 and the court hears Mr. Lai's plea.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • With more than 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom worldwide.

BuzzFeed, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description of how it is calculated and the tables at the back of this earnings release for a reconciliation of our GAAP and non-GAAP results.

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  • Please refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description of how it is calculated and the tables at the back of this earnings release for a reconciliation of our GAAP and non-GAAP results.
  • 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.
  • BuzzFeed’s management team will hold a conference call to discuss our third quarter 2023 results today, November 2, at 5PM ET.

Notified Announces Silver Sponsorship for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, Empowering Startup Battlefield Companies with Free Press Releases

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

As a silver sponsor, Notified is offering free press release distribution to all competitors in Startup Battlefield, the world’s preeminent startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt.

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  • As a silver sponsor, Notified is offering free press release distribution to all competitors in Startup Battlefield, the world’s preeminent startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt.
  • To learn more and sign-up for a free GlobeNewswire press release, Startup Battlefield companies can visit https://insight.notified.com/tcdisrupt2023 .
  • All Startup Battlefield companies that take advantage of this offer will receive:
    Press release distribution via GlobeNewswire, one of the world’s largest distribution networks, with reach to major publications such as Yahoo!
  • Startup Battlefield companies interested in capitalizing on this opportunity should fill out the form no later than Sept. 29, 2023: https://insight.notified.com/tcdisrupt2023 .

Ford Hires Apple Veteran Peter Stern to Lead New Era of Customer Experiences Powered by Software and Services

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Monday, August 14, 2023

Ford today named Apple veteran Peter Stern to lead the newly formed Ford Integrated Services, which will create and market valuable software-enabled customer experiences across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro.

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  • Ford today named Apple veteran Peter Stern to lead the newly formed Ford Integrated Services, which will create and market valuable software-enabled customer experiences across Ford Blue, Model e and Ford Pro.
  • Stern served as vice president of Services at Apple for more than six years through January 2023 and was a driving force behind the launch of Apple’s portfolio of services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, MLS Season Pass and Apple One.
  • “This is transformational, because the cornerstone of our Ford+ plan is creating incredible customer services and experiences enabled by great hardware and software,” Farley said.
  • In addition to running Apple TV+ and Sports, iCloud, Apple News, Apple Books, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+ and Apple One, he headed marketing for all Apple services, including the App Store, Apple Card, Apple Pay, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple Maps.

BuzzFeed, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

BuzzFeed, Inc. (“BuzzFeed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZFD), a premier digital media company for the most diverse, most online, and most socially engaged generations the world has ever seen, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • BuzzFeed, Inc. (“BuzzFeed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZFD), a premier digital media company for the most diverse, most online, and most socially engaged generations the world has ever seen, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • For the third quarter of 2023:
    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.
  • BuzzFeed’s management team will hold a conference call to discuss our second quarter 2023 results today, August 8, at 5PM ET.