Twenty-five Playboy staffers were laid off Thursday as the iconic brand becomes the latest media company to suffer cutbacks amid the COVID-19 pandemic
that the iconic brand would no longer publish print magazines as the company transitioned to a digital operation. Like many glossy publications,had taken hits from a declining advertising market as well playing around with brand identities in the way editorial tackled nudity, feminism and the broader culture.
Through a spokesperson today, Kohn confirmed the layoffs by attributing cuts both to the pandemic and a shifting business model. "A few months ago,announced a more concentrated focus on consumer products and lifestyle experiences, where consumers spend in excess of $3 billion a year globally," Kohn said.
A source indicated that the 25 staffers will be receiving a minimum of two months severance pay with some due to receive more based on tenure.is said to also be covering the cost of COBRA insurance for the length of respective severance agreements. Those being let go were informed throughout the day on Thursday. Senior editor Ryan Gajewski confirmed the news on Twitter by posting, "It’s definitely tough to be among thelayoffs today following the company’s decision to end the magazine and pivot away from editorial.
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