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• Ecommerce platform NTWRK acquires Complex from BuzzFeed in $108.6 million cash deal
• BuzzFeed arrives at the upfronts with a vertical ad format, a creator network, and plenty of new programming

  BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti talked about vertical videos, creators, and channels like Tasty and First We First during the upfronts.

  
• BuzzFeed Names Complex Networks’ Christian Baesler Its First COO In 7 Years

  BuzzFeed has named Complex Networks CEO Christian Baesler its new chief operating officer. Baesler will continue to serve as CEO of Complex, which BuzzFeed acquired in June ahead of its public offering, while leading all revenue functions at its parent company.

  
• BuzzFeed, Looking To Raise $200 Million, Eyes Acquisition Of Complex Networks (Report)

  BuzzFeed is reportedly looking to raise $200 million in convertible bonds to acquire fellow digital publisher Complex Networks.

  
• Complex Networks To Launch Localized Version Of ‘Hot Ones’ In The Caribbean
• Reebok Sits Down With Hit YouTube Franchise ‘Hot Ones’ For Footwear, Apparel Collaboration
• Complex Launches First Tabletop Game Inspired By Hit ‘Hot Ones’ YouTube Series
• Complex Hires Key Execs On Production, Marketing, And Branded Content Teams
• ‘Hot Ones’ Taps Antacid Brand Tums As Official Sponsor Of Season 9
• ‘Hot Ones’ Offers Extended Cuts Of Its Celebrity Interviews Through New Podcast
• Complex’s Popular ‘Burger Show’ Rolls Into Second Season On Food Channel First We Feast
• Complex Networks Announces Podcasts Tied To Popular Web Series Like ‘Hot Ones’