Amazon Restructures Wondery Podcast Studio, Laying Off Over 100 Employees
Amazon has announced significant changes to its Wondery podcast studio as part of a larger reorganization of its audio business. The company is cutting approximately 110 jobs and will split Wondery into two separate units. CEO Jen Sargent will exit as part of this restructuring. Despite rumors of shutting down the studio, Amazon has denied these claims, stating that the Wondery brand will continue its operations. This move comes as the company shifts its focus within the podcasting sector amid challenging market dynamics.
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