Though the new year has almost passed its first full fiscal quarter, media layoffs across the entertainment industry have continued to bleed over from last year's avalanche of job cuts. The unfortunate trend can still be felt following the COVID-19 pandemic,
The article from MSN details a series of layoffs and cost-cutting measures across various Hollywood media companies in response to economic pressures and strategic shifts. Paramount Global has undergone significant layoffs, including high-profile departures like CEO Bob Bakish, and has sold assets like Simon & Schuster. Warner Bros. Discovery, under CEO David Zaslav, has also implemented layoffs, particularly affecting Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and other divisions, aiming to reduce costs by $3.5 billion. CNN has seen multiple rounds of layoffs, with significant staff reductions in its Atlanta headquarters and the closure of its long-running show "CNN This Morning." Other companies like NBCUniversal, Disney, and Netflix have also engaged in layoffs, with Disney cutting 7,000 jobs and Netflix reducing its workforce by about 400 employees. These actions reflect a broader industry trend towards downsizing and restructuring to adapt to changing market conditions, including the shift towards streaming services and the need for financial efficiency.
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