Paramount's Revenue Growth Challenges and Workforce Layoffs
Paramount's Revenue Growth and Workforce Challenges
Paramount, a key player in the entertainment industry, is laying off 15 percent of its US workforce. This decision follows a lackluster second quarter, where expected revenue of $7.21 billion fell to $6.81 billion. The layoffs are set to impact approximately 3,000 employees, predominantly within marketing and communications.
Company CEOs conveyed in a staff memo that the industry is evolving. They emphasized that crucial changes were necessary to strengthen the business. The layoffs will occur in three stages, starting immediately, with 90% of reductions completed by the end of September.
- Previous Cuts: Back in February, Paramount already eliminated 3% of its workforce despite a minor revenue increase.
- Future Merger: The workforce reductions may be strategically aligned with Paramount's upcoming merger with Skydance, announced in June.
- Cost-Cutting Measures: Paramount has raised streaming service prices and altered its content libraries, actions often rationalized by corporate executives.
With the influx of layoffs and the focus on financial recovery, Paramount is bracing for an industry landscape that requires swift adaptability.
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