Overview

• Amazon is merging Wondery’s narrative-driven studio into Audible, folding series like Dr. Death, American Scandal and Business Wars under its audiobook and podcast platform.
• A new Creator Services division within Amazon Talent Services will house video-focused, personality-led podcasts such as New Heights and Armchair Expert under Matt Sandler’s leadership.
• A dedicated sponsorship unit led by Angie More, with Amy Grabisch’s team, will unify advertising across Wondery and Amazon Music to streamline monetization for creators and advertisers.
• Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is departing and chief content officer Marshall Lewy will join Audible’s content team as part of an executive reshuffle.
• Approximately 110 Wondery employees have been laid off in North America and Costa Rica, and the Wondery brand and Plus app will continue to appear on select shows post-reorganization.