Atlas Obscura, a media company known for its exploration of curious and wondrous places, laid off 13 employees in June 2020. This represented approximately 20% of its workforce at the time. The layoffs were a direct result of the severe financial impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which drastically reduced advertising revenue and disrupted the travel industry central to its content. The company, operating in the digital media and travel sector, was forced to make these cuts to ensure its sustainability during the global crisis.
