BuzzFeed has a big business, but it's not as special anymore.

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For BuzzFeed's business, revenue growth but more competition and pressure to diversify

Sahil Patel

BuzzFeed has a big business, but it’s not as special anymore.

'We were never naive': Formerly Facebook-first, Attn recalibrates

Max Willens

In the past year, Attn has been about adjusting on the fly and diversifying its business.

 

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Spotify plans to add interest-based targeting to its self-serve platform

Kerry Flynn

Spotify has shifted its focus to growing its ad business since most of Spotify's revenue comes from the ad-free, subscription product.

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Some advertisers worry the data from Amazon Attribution could benefit the site more than it does them.

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