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Loot Crate, BuzzFeed Launch New Crate

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Los Angeles-based Loot Crate and BuzzFeed says they have created a new "crate" to help people take a break from the noise, slow down, and enjoy some time offline. The two said the one-time only BuzzFeed crate will feature a Joy of Missing Out T-shirt, a Tasty themed non-stick baking mat, puzzle, tote bag and more, and cost $49.99

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ClickUp Taps BuzzFeed, Cheddar Exec As Creative Head

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Rosenthal was most recently Executive Vice President at Cheddar, and was Global Vice President of Creative at BuzzFeed. The shift is an interesting move, as Cheddar and BuzzFeed are best known for their focus on viral, consumer content. ClickUp is led by founder and CEO Zeb Evans. READ MORE>>.

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BuzzFeed Ramps Entertainment Coverage In LA

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The latest move in that area comes from online viral content publisher BuzzFeed , which is apparently ramping its operations in Los Angeles, as part of effort by the site to expand into entertainment coverage. BuzzFeed is looking to compete against Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter with its news coverage.

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Ze Frank Games Acquired By Buzzfeed

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Ze Frank Games , the Los Angeles startup led by web video's Ze Frank , has been acquired by BuzzFeed , a social news publisher, the firm said Friday. According to BuzzFeed, Ze Frank has joined the company to build a team of video producers in Los Angeles, setting up a studio to create content native to the social web.

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BuzzFeed Partners With CNN, Sets Up Studio In Los Angeles

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Online viral news and media site BuzzFeed is further expanding its operations in the Los Angeles area, and has set up a "social studio" in Los Angeles to help "influencers, thinkers and celebrities" to create videos for the social web. BuzzFeed said the new studio will grow to 30 people in the new few months, and will be led by Ze Frank.

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Here are 10 Tips from BuzzFeed to Make Your Content Go Viral

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I recently had the pleasure of spending an hour with Jon Steinberg, president of Buzzfeed , a company who focuses on helping media companies make their content go viral. That’s why people turn up to Buzzfeed. His words, “we find things on Sunday morning that will be on the Today show on Tuesday morning.&#

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Report: Tinder, Other Apps Not Screening For Sex Offenders

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According to the report, from Buzzfeed, a spokesperson for Tinder's parent company, match, acknowledged that "There are definitely registered sex offenders on our free products." READ MORE>>.

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