Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wants Buzzfeed to hire prominent conservative figures like Bill Maher, Tucker Carlson, Aaron Rodgers, and Charles Barkley to improve the company's performance. Ramaswamy recently disclosed an 8.3% stake in the struggling media company.
Key Points
Ramaswamy's demand for a complete re-think of content production at BuzzFeed
Promotion of prominent conservative voices in media
BuzzFeed's financial challenges and revenue decline
Pros
Demand for greater diversity of thought in media
Critique of past journalistic failures and call for redefining BuzzFeed's brand
Suggested recruitment of prominent conservative media personalities
Cons
Resistance from BuzzFeed's current CEO and founder Jonah Peretti
Uncertainty surrounding the future of TNT's relationship with the NBA and its impact on Charles Barkley
BuzzFeed's ongoing financial struggles and revenue decline