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Marketing veteran Shubhranshu Singh writes that Meta’s AI-driven restructuring signals that artificial intelligence is beginning to replace human talent at the core of the marketing and media business
Shubhranshu Singh May 21, 2026 8:42 AM
In a recent interview over the 30% job cuts at The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos said that tighter financial discipline would strengthen the newspaper and ensure its long-term relevance
The potential shutdown is also expected to have a significant impact on the workforce
e4m Staff Apr 29, 2026 1:36 PM
The network has said almost 10% of its workforce will be asked to go as part of cost-cutting measures
Media reports state that a significant portion of these reductions is likely to come from the company’s marketing division
e4m Staff Apr 9, 2026 12:15 PM
The Nvidia CEO says workers risk being replaced by those who use AI, not AI itself
Vaishnavi Deshpande Apr 2, 2026 4:34 PM
Several employees reported receiving termination emails early in the morning, around 6 am EST, informing them that their roles had been cut and that the same day would be their last
Last month, e4m had reported that as part of its revamped organisational structure, a workforce rationalisation exercise could impact nearly 180 to 200 employees
e4m Staff Feb 16, 2026 1:16 PM
Guest Column: Lloyd Mathias writes that journalism is ultimately a corporate job, and layoffs at Washington Post are a harsh reminder that journalists are employees—bound by business realities
Lloyd Mathias Feb 6, 2026 3:50 PM
According to a news agency report, the upcoming cuts are part of Amazon's plan to reduce its corporate (white-collar) workforce by approximately 30,000 roles in total
e4m Staff Jan 23, 2026 7:34 PM
SPNI India is expected to announce an organisational rejig this month, with sources indicating that up to 180 to 200 roles could be impacted as part of a cost rationalisation exercise
The mandate includes planning, production & execution of in-stadium entertainment experiences, VR Game, light & sound show and more
e4m Staff Dec 29, 2025 1:00 PM
The latest reductions are being seen as an extension of the cost and workflow overhaul launched in April 2024
The company is restructuring its product, operations, and support teams in response to rising chip costs and changing PC demand
e4m Staff Nov 26, 2025 12:15 PM
Bengaluru-based gaming company completes major restructuring affecting over half its staff following new regulatory framework
e4m Staff Nov 10, 2025 10:04 AM
The tech giant’s latest layoffs mark a decisive shift toward AI-driven efficiency, with more job cuts likely in 2026
e4m Staff Oct 29, 2025 9:08 AM
A leaked internal memo reveals Musk’s 48-hour directive for staff performance reports, raising fresh concerns over job security at xAI
e4m Staff Sep 19, 2025 7:32 PM
Gameskraft has said, as per media reports, that the current regulatory landscape has left no choice but to initiate a company-wide restructuring
The company says it is now going to focus on culturally rooted social games and short-form video entertainment
e4m Staff Sep 11, 2025 12:22 PM
Layoffs are increasingly shifting from short-term cost-cutting measures to long-term structural changes, driven by the accelerating impact of AI, automation, and mounting efficiency pressures
Anuja Jain Sep 11, 2025 8:51 AM
Quarterly results of radio companies have signalled the deep stress on revenues and profitability
Chehneet Kaur Sep 9, 2025 9:06 AM
The company may let go of roughly 300 of its 500 India staff in divisions like marketing, finance, operations, engineering and legal, according to media reports
The action comes after the quarter ended June had an operational loss of ¥62 billion ($424 million)
e4m Staff Aug 14, 2025 4:39 PM
Besides, the agency has reduced the base salaries and other benefits of existing employees by about 10-12 percent
Affected employees will receive severance packages, healthcare benefits, and support for internal job placements
According to media reports, the reductions include roles across both film and TV divisions and have reached lower-level development positions
e4m Staff Jun 3, 2025 11:54 AM
A wave of AI-driven layoffs is sweeping through the tech industry, with several high-profile companies announcing job cuts in the span of just a few days.
Brij Pahwa May 16, 2025 12:29 PM
The move is part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to streamline operations and reduce management layers
e4m Staff May 15, 2025 8:46 AM
The company told Reuters that it was taking small steps across teams to improve collaboration and customer service
e4m Staff May 8, 2025 11:35 AM
In February 2025 alone, the sector saw only 1% year-on-year growth in hiring. The Content, Editorial and Journalism segment witnessed a 5% decline
Chehneet Kaur Mar 13, 2025 9:25 AM
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously hinted at potential layoffs, citing performance standards
e4m Desk Feb 10, 2025 10:27 AM
While some industry experts say 2025 will be a better year in terms of employment, companies like ShareChat, The Good Glamm Group and Pocket FM are reportedly readying the pink slip list
Sunidhi Vijay Jan 28, 2025 8:37 AM
Around 200 employees will be given the pink slips as part of the network’s ‘restructuring efforts’
As per people in the know, almost 250 people in the media sector have lost their jobs in the past 3 months; no severance paid in some cases
Chehneet Kaur Sep 23, 2024 9:02 AM
As per industry estimates, 200-400 media professionals have been laid off across print, TV and digital newsrooms in the last 6 months alone
Tasmayee Laha Roy and Chehneet Kaur Aug 29, 2024 9:07 AM
With the growing adoption of AI & automation in ad industry, agencies are slashing jobs but experts say tech can’t replace the nuanced understanding and creativity inherent in human cognition
Kanchan Srivastava Jul 16, 2024 8:58 AM
Additionally, there's a trend towards multitasking; employees are increasingly being asked to handle diverse roles rather than being confined to a single job profile, say experts
Sonam Saini Jul 15, 2024 9:15 AM
As per reports, Google is building 'growth hubs' in Bangalore among other cities
e4m Staff Apr 30, 2024 10:01 AM
Industry heads shared that while the concern over job displacement due to AI is significant, generative AI is more likely to augment human capabilities than replace them entirely
Shantanu David Feb 26, 2024 8:43 AM
Around 1,000 jobs from departments such as hardware, digital and central engineering teams have been impacted, say reports
e4m Staff Jan 17, 2024 1:33 PM
The layoffs have come after the company adopted an AI-first approach
e4m Staff Jan 12, 2024 11:26 AM
The company has said the layoffs are needed to prioritise investments for long-term success
e4m Staff Jan 11, 2024 12:36 PM
The affected employees, spanning various segments and verticals, have been given a three-month severance package, sources said
e4m Staff Dec 18, 2023 8:29 AM
The move is likely to affect the sales and marketing teams
exchange4media Staff Jun 20, 2023 1:25 PM
Experts speculate that though Meta India clocked good earnings in FY22, it is quite possible that its FY23 ad revenues won't be as good
Kanchan Srivastava Jun 1, 2023 8:38 AM