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Given its current trajectory, BuzzFeed appears to be a "damaged good." Despite revenues reaching hundreds of millions, mounting losses, questionable revenue sources, and overvaluation paint a bleak picture. There's speculation that the company may linger in some diminished form—akin to Myspace or Gawker—long after its heyday.
The reality is that BuzzFeed, like many BuzzFeed-inspired ventures, might be edging toward a slow fade rather than a dramatic collapse. Its reliance on overhyped tech illusions, automation, and affiliate marketing signals a model that might not stand the test of time.