Byron Allen on buying BuzzFeed, taking Colberts slot & reinventing TV [uTr3uTacAaq]
When media mogul Bryon Allen took a controlling stake in BuzzFeed in May – becoming its CEO and chairman – it was his latest bold bet in a volatile media landscape. The Allen Media Group founder joins Rapid Response to explain his strategy for BuzzFeed (note: we recorded this before BuzzFeed announced layoffs for 35% of its staff), taking over Stephen Colbert's former CBS time slot with his Comics Unleashed, why YouTube and Netflix aren't untouchable in the streaming wars, and why race matters in media ownership. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: Spotify: 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: ⚡JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: X: TikTok: 💡ABOUT US The pace of change in our culture is unprecedented and shows no signs of slowing. So what is most important to pay attention to when striving to innovate, create, and lead? From the team behind Masters of Scale, Rapid Response features candid conversations with today's top business leaders (from companies like Airbnb, Uber, and Apple) navigating real-time challenges. Hosted by the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Bob Safian. With guests like Airbnb's Brian Chesky, celebrity chef José Andrés, and former Apple executive Angela Ahrendts, Rapid Response features recognized leaders and under-heard industry voices speaking candidly on their approach to the latest cultural shift. #business #businessnews #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #rapidresponse #businessleadership #leadership #leader #ceo #csuite #economy #byronallen #colbert #latenighttv #media #medianews #buzzfeed #businessstrategy #medianews