Byron Allen announces purchase of Buzzfeed [xamHcnacB5G]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

Allen says he hopes to expand Buzzfeed and Huffpost into free streaming video, audio and user content to compete with YouTube. ▶️ Subscribe to Local 5 on YouTube: Facebook: X: Instagram: 💻 Stream us on WeAreIowa+: 📱 Download the We Are Iowa app: 📩 Get Local 5’s "5 Things to Know" email newsletter in your inbox: