Amazon is reorganizing its audio entertainment operations, consolidating production between its Wondery and Audible brands. This restructuring, announced in early August 2025, will result in about 100 layoffs. The move aims to streamline audio content across Amazon's vast media footprint, responding to the evolving podcast landscape with a shift toward more video-forward, creator-led content. As part of the changes, Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is exiting. The Wondery brand will continue focusing on celebrity-driven podcasts, while more narrative-driven series will shift to Audible. Amazon, a tech and e-commerce giant, acquired Wondery in 2020.
