
By Byron Allen Wins Majority BuzzFeed Stake in a $120 Million Bet on a Fading Digital Era
Byron Allen agreed to acquire 52% of BuzzFeed for $120 million (roughly $20 million upfront and $100 million due in five years with interest), a deal that comes as BuzzFeed faces declining revenue, mounting losses, and a going-concern note. The move underscores the waning value of 2010s digital publishers and signals Allen’s plan to expand into free streaming video and other formats, while also potentially leveraging BuzzFeed content on CBS and, for at least a year, programming the CBS late-night slot left vacant after Colbert’s departure.










