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Bustle Digital Group Layoffs

February 2023

Bustle Digital Group announced a layoff affecting 0 employees (8% of its workforce) in February 2023. The company operates in the Media sector.

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Feb 1, 2023

About

Bustle Digital Group (BDG) is laying off approximately 40 employees, representing 8% of its total staff, as part of a broader restructuring announced on February 1, 2023. This decision coincides with the shutdown of the revived Gawker site, which BDG had operated for 18 months. CEO Bryan Goldberg stated the move was a business necessity to prioritize better-monetizing digital media properties within the company's portfolio. This marks the third round of layoffs at the digital media company in six months, significantly reducing its unionized workforce.