Amazon's Audible unit lays off about 5% of staff
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-11 15:24:06
Summary
Amazon-owned Audible is laying off approximately 5% of its staff in an effort to position the unit for continued success. This follows layoffs at other divisions of Amazon, including Twitch, Prime Video, and MGM Studios. Audible CEO Bob Carrigan stated that the decision was made to operate more efficiently and continue delivering high-quality audio storytelling to customers. The layoffs are part of broader cuts happening at Amazon.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/11/amazons-audible-unit-lays-off-about-5percent-of-staff.html