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Disney Cuts 140 Jobs in Television Division Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts

National Geographic and Freeform are among the hardest hit as Disney aims to streamline operations and reduce expenses.

  • Approximately 2% of Disney Entertainment Television's workforce has been laid off.
  • National Geographic saw a 13% reduction, losing around 60 employees.
  • The layoffs are part of Disney's broader strategy to save $7.5 billion.
  • Other affected areas include ABC-owned stations, marketing, and publicity.
  • Disney continues to face challenges with declining TV viewership and shifting media consumption habits.
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