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Meta's head of news partnerships Campbell Brown steps down as company shifts focus away from news

  • Campbell Brown, a former TV news anchor, is leaving her role as head of news partnerships at Meta after nearly 7 years.
  • Meta is moving away from promoting news content and towards entertainment and viral trends on its platforms.
  • Brown's team will be integrated into other groups focused on media and sports partnerships at Meta.
  • Brown will stay on as a consultant, but her departure signifies a strategic shift for Meta.
  • Meta has faced scrutiny over its handling of misinformation and censorship allegations regarding news content.
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