By Sarah Bregel December 01, 2023 November has come to a close, but unfortunately, the monthslong series of layoffs at notable companies does not appear to be ending. According to the tracking site, Layoffs.fyi: Job losses, mainly in media and tech, seem to be continuing through the end of 2023. At the time of … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs December update: Job cuts not slowing as 2023 draws to an end
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Tech and media layoffs November update: Job cuts keep coming at ByteDance, Vice, Amazon, Faire
By Michael Grothaus November 28, 2023 Update Tuesday, November 28: November has shaped up to be a particularly rough month for tech companies, as layoffs have continued through its final few days. On Monday, it was reported that TikTok parent company ByteDance will lay off hundreds of employees as it winds down its failed … Continue reading Tech and media layoffs November update: Job cuts keep coming at ByteDance, Vice, Amazon, Faire
Amazon cuts 180 jobs from its gaming division
Amazon cuts 180 jobs from its gaming division Its Crown Twitch channel is reportedly being shuttered as part of the cuts. Will Shanklin Mon, Nov 13, 2023 Eduardo Munoz / reuters Amazon has cut around 180 jobs from its gaming division. Sources from Reuters, Aftermath and Bloomberg reported on the cuts, which affected the entire … Continue reading Amazon cuts 180 jobs from its gaming division
Two-thirds of marketers report mid-year budget cuts
With many organizations facing budget cuts, marketers are focusing on social media to connect with consumers. Unfortunately, they prefer email. Chris Wood on September 26, 2023 Two-thirds of marketers are facing reduced budgets in the second half of the year, according to new research from email management software company Exclaimer. Also, many marketers are out … Continue reading Two-thirds of marketers report mid-year budget cuts
Roku stock surges as streaming service cuts 10% of its workforce
By Associated Press September 06, 2023 Roku is cutting about 10% of its workforce, or 360 people, and it will limit new hiring as it cuts costs to stem a series of quarterly losses. The streaming platform also said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it expects adjusted third-quarter revenue of between $835 million … Continue reading Roku stock surges as streaming service cuts 10% of its workforce
Wall Street mass layoffs continue as Goldman Sachs plans new round of job cuts: reports
By Michael Grothaus May 31, 2023 Layoffs have unfortunately been all too common in 2023. Tech layoffs by far have dominated headlines, with the tech industry cutting over 200,000 jobs since the start of the year, according to data compiled by Layoffs.fyi. Media layoffs have also garnered a lot of attention. But another industry … Continue reading Wall Street mass layoffs continue as Goldman Sachs plans new round of job cuts: reports
How to overcome marketing budget cuts and hiring freezes
By talking to customers, being ruthless with priorities and optimizing for conversions, marketing can become a bit more manageable. Tim Parkin on May 10, 2023 Being a marketing leader is arguably one of the hardest jobs right now. You’re expected to achieve aggressive targets in an unrealistic timeframe on a limited budget with a small … Continue reading How to overcome marketing budget cuts and hiring freezes
ESPN layoffs: Disney’s second round of job cuts will include some on-air talent
By Michael Grothaus April 20, 2023 It’s not just tech companies that are facing mass layoffs. Earlier this year, entertainment giant the Walt Disney Company announced it would cut 7,000 jobs in a phased layoff comprising three rounds. As CNBC reports, next week will see the second phase of those layoffs begin and it … Continue reading ESPN layoffs: Disney’s second round of job cuts will include some on-air talent
Meta reportedly plans more job cuts
Meta is laying off more than 11,000 employees Karissa Bell @karissabe Meta is reducing the size of its workforce by about 13 percent and letting more than 11,000 of its employees go in the first mass layoffs in the company’s history. Mark Zuckerberg has announced the move in a message to employees, which Meta … Continue reading Meta reportedly plans more job cuts
Twitter reportedly cuts 4,400 contract workers following mass layoffs
Twitter warns employees that layoffs are happening Friday The cuts come only a week after Elon Musk took over the company. K. Holt @krisholt Carlos Barria / reuters Twitter will reportedly begin laying off workers on Friday, only a week after Elon Musk officially took control of the website. Around half of the company’s … Continue reading Twitter reportedly cuts 4,400 contract workers following mass layoffs