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Phoenix New Media Announces Change of Chief Executive Officer

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On March 26, 2023, Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG) announced a leadership change, with Yusheng Sun succeeding Shuang Liu as CEO effective March 25, 2023. Liu resigned for personal reasons, and the board expressed gratitude for his contributions to the company. Phoenix New Media is a prominent new media firm in China, providing high-quality content through its integrated Internet platform, including mobile and PC channels. The company's operations span various digital services, aiming to enhance user engagement and content accessibility in the Chinese market.

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  • Appointment of Yusheng Sun as CEO may bring new strategic vision.
  • Continued focus on providing premium content supporting market competitiveness.
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  • Shuang Liu's resignation raises concerns about leadership stability.
  • Potential disruption during the transition period for new CEO.

BEIJING, March 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix New Media Limited ("Phoenix New Media," "ifeng" or the "Company") (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China, today announced that Mr. Yusheng Sun has replaced Mr. Shuang Liu as the chief executive officer of the Company (the "CEO").

Mr. Shuang Liu resigned from his position as the CEO and a member of the board of directors of the Company for personal reasons on March 25, 2023.

The Board of Directors of the Company would like to express their sincere appreciation to Mr. Shuang Liu for his significant contributions to the development of the Company during his tenure, and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

About Phoenix New Media Limited

Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG) is a leading new media company providing premium content on an integrated Internet platform, including PC and mobile, in China. Having originated from a leading global Chinese language TV network based in Hong Kong, Phoenix TV, the Company enables consumers to access professional news and other quality information and share user-generated content on the Internet through their PCs and mobile devices. Phoenix New Media's platform includes its PC channel, consisting of ifeng.com website, which comprises interest-based verticals and interactive services; its mobile channel, consisting of mobile news applications, mobile video application, digital reading applications and mobile Internet website; and its operations with the telecom operators that provides mobile value-added services.

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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Phoenix New Media's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Phoenix New Media may also make written or oral forward−looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on Forms 20−F and 6−K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Phoenix New Media's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of online and mobile advertising, online video and mobile paid services markets in China; the Company's reliance on online and mobile advertising for a majority of its total revenues; the Company's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its services; the Company's expectations regarding maintaining and strengthening its relationships with advertisers, partners and customers; the Company's investment plans and strategies; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; the Company's plans to enhance its user experience, infrastructure and services offerings; competition in its industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to the Company; and the effects of the COVID-19 on the economy in China in general and on the Company's business in particular. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including its registration statement on Form F−1, as amended, and its annual reports on Form 20−F. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Phoenix New Media does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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SOURCE Phoenix New Media Limited

FAQ

What recent leadership change occurred at Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

Yusheng Sun has replaced Shuang Liu as the CEO of Phoenix New Media, effective March 25, 2023.

Who is the new CEO of Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

Yusheng Sun is the newly appointed CEO of Phoenix New Media, succeeding Shuang Liu.

Why did Shuang Liu resign from Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

Shuang Liu resigned for personal reasons, as stated in the company's announcement.

When did the leadership change at Phoenix New Media (FENG) occur?

The leadership change was announced on March 26, 2023, effective from March 25, 2023.

How does the CEO transition impact Phoenix New Media (FENG)?

The transition may affect leadership stability and operational continuity during the adjustment period.

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