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Hearst Media Adds More Layoffs to a Very Bad Day in Media
EXCLUSIVE: The media company layoff spree continues. Hearst Television has laid off dozens of employees working for its streaming service Very Local, sources tell Deadline.
“Hearst’s Very Local initiative will streamline production to focus primarily on documentaries and news-related programming, formats that we have seen resonate with streaming viewers,” a Hearst spokesperson said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this will impact the roles of some of our very talented colleagues, who have produced an impressive slate of award-winning programming. We are grateful for their service and contributions to this project. Hearst Television will continue to innovate in the streaming landscape and we believe this strategy is the right path forward for Very Local.”
Hearst Television’s free, ad-supported streaming service Very Local launched in 2021, offering 24-hour access to local news, weather and original series from Hearst and its local stations. Available in the company’s 26 U.S. media markets, it also offers access to Very Local original series on demand.
