ItalyByron Allen, owner of the media and entertainment company Byron Allen Media Group, has announced plans to lay off approximately 35% of BuzzFeed’s workforce—around 180 employees—as part of a restructuring strategy aimed at reducing losses and achieving profitability. The move follows a $12.5 million investment from Allen’s family investment firm, Allen Family Digital, which acquired a 51% stake in BuzzFeed in May 2026 for $120 million. The company claims the layoffs are necessary to streamline operations, cut costs, and ensure financial sustainability, with expected savings between $29–$32 million and additional restructuring costs of $6.5–$8.5 million in Q3 2026. This comes after a previous reduction in staff in 2023, when BuzzFeed cut its workforce from 1,200 to 500 employees.
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