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BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance in its transformation efforts. Full-year revenue declined 18% to $189.9 million, while net loss improved to $34.0 million from $55.7 million in 2023.

Key highlights include:

• Advertising revenue fell 17% to $94.4 million
• Content revenue decreased 49% to $33.9 million
• Commerce revenue grew 23% to $61.7 million
• Achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million

The company announced development of BF Island, a new social platform set for Q2 beta testing. For 2025, BuzzFeed projects revenue between $195-210 million (3-10% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA of $10-20 million. The company ended 2024 with $38.6 million in cash, up $3.0 million from 2023.

BuzzFeed has announced plans to launch a new AI-driven social platform aimed at countering what CEO Jonah Peretti calls 'SNARF' - content that thrives on Stakes, Novelty, Anger, Retention, and Fear. The platform is designed to prioritize creativity and joy over manipulation and addiction, marking a significant shift from current social media trends.

The company aims to create an alternative to algorithm-driven platforms that optimize solely for engagement. The new platform will incorporate interactive storytelling, new content formats, and AI tools focused on self-expression and creative exploration. While specific details remain undisclosed, BuzzFeed is offering early access to testers who will help shape the platform's development through their website bfisland.com.

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) has completed the sale of First We Feast to a Soros Fund Management affiliate consortium for $82.5 million in cash. The transaction, combined with partial prepayment of convertible notes, leaves the company with cash exceeding remaining debt. This divestiture completes BuzzFeed's strategic shift toward high-margin, tech-enabled revenue streams: programmatic advertising and affiliate commerce.

The company projects Q4 2024 revenues of $54-58 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $4-9 million from continuing operations. BuzzFeed has removed over $150 million of debt since December 2023. First We Feast was originally acquired as part of Complex Networks in December 2021 for $198 million cash and 2.5 million split-adjusted shares. Complex was sold to NTWRK earlier in 2024 for $108.6 million plus $5.7 million in fees.

BuzzFeed Inc (Nasdaq: BZFD) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net income of $2 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $11 million. Total revenue grew 7% year-over-year to $64.3 million, driven by significant growth in affiliate commerce (up 53%) and programmatic advertising (up 9%). Time spent increased 2% year-over-year to 80 million hours. While content revenue declined 7% and advertising revenue fell 3%, commerce and other revenues showed robust growth of 45%. The company achieved its biggest Prime Day performance in July, with growth outpacing Amazon's overall Prime Day results.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (NASDAQ: BZFD) has announced its plans to release third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT, led by Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti and CFO Matt Omer. The call will be available via webcast at investors.buzzfeed.com under the News & Events section, with a replay accessible at the same URL.

Additionally, BuzzFeed will participate in the Craig-Hallum Alpha Select Conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in New York. The company will host one-on-one meetings with investors during this event. Interested parties can request meetings by contacting ir@buzzfeed.com or their Craig-Hallum representative.

BuzzFeed Inc (Nasdaq: BZFD) reported improved Q2 2024 financial results, with net loss from continuing operations decreasing and Adjusted EBITDA surpassing the company's outlook. Key highlights include:

- Programmatic advertising revenues grew 3% year-over-year to $16.0 million
- Affiliate commerce revenues increased 9% year-over-year to $10.4 million
- Overall revenues were $46.9 million, down 24% compared to Q2 2023
- Net loss from continuing operations was $(6.5) million, improved from $(22.5) million in Q2 2023
- Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 million, compared to a loss of $(2.2) million in Q2 2023

BuzzFeed was the only digital media company in its competitive set to grow audience time spent in Q2 versus Q1, according to Comscore. The company expects Q3 2024 revenues between $58-63 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $6-11 million.

BuzzFeed (NASDAQ: BZFD) will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on Monday, August 12, 2024, after market close. Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, alongside CFO Matt Omer, will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results. The call will be accessible via webcast on BuzzFeed's investor relations website under the News & Events section, with a replay available post-event. To join the conference call, participants must pre-register.

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) has announced a new compensation model aimed at driving value creation. CEO Jonah Peretti is shifting to a majority stock-based compensation package, reducing his cash-based pay. Senior executives will also receive stock incentives at the current strike price, aligning their interests with shareholders. Peretti believes this approach mirrors a startup mentality, important during technological inflection points. As BuzzFeed enters the GenAI era, the company expects significant value creation in the upcoming years, leveraging early AI adoption benefits. Further details are available in the Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) announced its first quarter 2024 financial results, aligning with its March outlook. Revenue fell to $44.8 million, an 18% year-over-year decline, with advertising and content revenues down 22% and 19% respectively. The net loss from continuing operations improved slightly to $26.6 million from $29.4 million in Q1 2023, while adjusted EBITDA loss saw a $7 million improvement to $11.3 million. Despite these financial declines, direct traffic to BuzzFeed's owned properties increased by 3% compared to Q4, and engagement among loyal users deepened. BuzzFeed's programmatic advertising revenue grew for the third consecutive quarter, and the introduction of the AI Content Generator showed significant user engagement. Second quarter 2024 revenue is projected to be between $44 and $49 million, a 21% to 30% year-over-year decline, with adjusted EBITDA ranging from a $4 million loss to a $1 million gain.