BuzzFeed's shares jump 130%+ following the deal with Allen Family Digital; BuzzFeed plans to set up BuzzFeed Studios and Tasty as a new independent entity (Sarah Fielding/Fast Company)
Sarah Fielding / Fast Company:
BuzzFeed’s shares jump 130%+ following the deal with Allen Family Digital; BuzzFeed plans to set up BuzzFeed Studios and Tasty as a new independent entity — Allen will become CEO, while founder Jonah Peretti will transition to a new role. BuzzFeed shares had been trading at under a dollar for most of 2026.