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List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs So Far In 2024: From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN
- After the COVID-19 pandemic, two strikes in Hollywood and with the impact of streaming and the advent of A.I, the media landscape has continued to shift and consolidate, as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav predicted at the 2024 Allen & Co.
The article from Yahoo News details a series of layoffs and cost-cutting measures across various Hollywood studios and media companies in 2023. It highlights that companies like Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, Paramount Global, and others have undertaken significant staff reductions. Warner Bros. Discovery, for instance, has cut jobs across HBO, Max, and other divisions, with CEO David Zaslav citing the need for cost savings. Disney announced plans to eliminate 7,000 jobs, aiming for $5.5 billion in cost savings. Paramount Global has also seen layoffs, particularly in its cable networks and streaming services. Other notable companies like Netflix, Roku, and AMC Networks have similarly reduced their workforce, with reasons ranging from economic pressures, the need to streamline operations, to focusing on profitability in a challenging market environment. The article also mentions smaller entities like Vice Media and BuzzFeed, which have faced financial difficulties leading to layoffs. This wave of layoffs reflects broader industry trends towards consolidation, cost efficiency, and adapting to shifts in consumer behavior and economic conditions.
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[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/list-hollywood-media-layoffs-far-220411829.html ]
Read the Full Yahoo Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/list-hollywood-media-layoffs-far-220411829.html ]
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