Topic: Jonah Peretti

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Lonely Crazies
Episode 508 13:59 - 20:37

508: Lonely Crazies

BuzzFeed, Digital Media Hiring Practices and Journalism

BuzzFeed's emergence as a significant digital media entity is examined following its high-profile presence at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Co-founded by Jonah Peretti and led by Ben Smith, the publication is scrutinized for its unconventional hiring requirements, which include a "native grasp" of social web trends and a "no haters" policy. The discussion highlights the perceived lack of journalistic integrity in BuzzFeed's job postings and its focus on shareable, non-traditional content.