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Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeed

Byron Allen is expected to head BuzzFeed as the company’s new CEO, according to a Monday company release. Allen will replace Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who will transition into the role of president of BuzzFeed AI. Allen’s investment firm, Allen Family Digital, purchased 40 m

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Byron Allen taking over BuzzFeedByron Allen is expected to head BuzzFeed as the company’s new CEO, according to a Monday company release. Allen will replace Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who will transition into the role of president of BuzzFeed AI. Allen’s investment firm, Allen Family Digital, purchased 40 m
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