CNN acquires Casey Neistat’s video app Beme

Last week, popular YouTuber Casey Neistat announced that he’s shutting down his daily vlog to pursue other ventures. Now his fans know why: CNN has acquired the team behind Beme, an app that Neistat launched last year that lets users post unedited short video clips.
According to the New York Times, CNN plans to shut down Beme but has “agreed to acquire the technology and talent” behind the app. The move is part of CNN’s plan to engage with younger audiences who are resist