Disney Eliminates Entire PR Teams and Specialty Divisions in Mass Layoffs
Disney has implemented significant workforce reductions, eliminating entire teams and departments. The company's publicity departments lost 20 employees, while the complete home entertainment and EPK teams were dissolved. Digital marketing positions at all levels, including senior vice president roles, were cut. Marvel division layoffs occurred due to a reduced production schedule. These cuts are part of broader restructuring efforts affecting approximately 1,000 positions across the entertainment giant.
Key facts
- Disney conducted mass layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 positions
- 20 people were let go from the company's publicity departments
- The entire home entertainment team was eliminated
- The entire EPK team was eliminated
- Digital marketing positions at every level were cut, including senior vice president roles
- Layoffs occurred throughout the Marvel division
- Marvel layoffs resulted from a reduced production slate
- TheWrap (MSN) reported these developments
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- Disney
- Marvel
- TheWrap
- MSN