Ben Smith Is BuzzFeed's New Editor-In-Chief!

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buzzfeed:

We mostly picked Ben because of his keen horsemaning ability.

Congrats to Ben and to BuzzFeed! In addition to his keen horsemaning ability, he’s a stellar reporter as well. 

Tom just talked to Ben about his new job. He’ll having a write-up for you, with some extra thoughts on the move, soon.

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   CONGRATS NEIGHBOR!

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   Remember when Politico (then, THE Politico) was the place poaching top talent from other institutions? Man, things sure...

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    But did Tom get Ben to horseman? That’s the photo we all await.

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    Tom just talked to Ben about his new job. He’ll having a write-up for you, with some extra thoughts on the move, soon.

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    and to BuzzFeed! In addition to...ability, he’s a stellar reporter as well.

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    How Buzzfeed will work under Ben Smith: *BREAKING MEME NEWS* HERMAN CAIN ADDED ANOTHER 9 TO HIS PLAN! Within an hour, K...

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    As editor in chief, Mr. Smith will hire more than a dozen reporters right away, said Jonah Peretti, who founded BuzzFeed...

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    Congrats to the Buzzfeed team, this is a great hire!

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    Bring him drinking, we’ll make the call.

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