{"id":1961920,"date":"2023-06-30T20:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T00:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-lays-off-commentators-in-cost-savings-measure\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T20:11:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T00:11:49","slug":"espn-lays-off-commentators-in-cost-savings-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-lays-off-commentators-in-cost-savings-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN cuts commentators in cost-saving move."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fespn-lays-off-commentators-in-cost-savings-measure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1961920&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>ESPN Announces Layoffs in Cost-Saving Measure<\/h2>\n<p>ESPN has recently made a significant announcement, revealing its plans to implement a &#8220;cost savings&#8221; measure by laying off a number of commentators. The network aims to manage costs more efficiently and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-axes-multiple-well-known-personalities-as-disney-layoffs-continue\/\" title=\"ESPN cuts several popular personalities as Disney layoffs persist.\">ensure future growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This exercise will include a small group of job cuts in the short-term and an ongoing focus on managing costs when we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-lays-off-commentators-in-cost-savings-measure\/\" title=\"ESPN cuts commentators in cost-saving move.\">negotiate individual contract renewals<\/a> in the months ahead,&#8221; ESPN&#8217;s statement read. &#8220;This is an extremely challenging process, involving individuals who have had tremendous impact on our company. These difficult decisions, based more on overall efficiency than merit, will help us meet our financial targets and ensure future growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Identifying the Affected Commentators<\/h3>\n<p>While ESPN did not disclose the names of the affected commentators, some have come forward to share their unfortunate news. Suzy Kolber, a long-time ESPN employee, expressed her gratitude for her 38-year career at the network, acknowledging the challenges faced by women in the industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Today I join the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-sacred-cows-woke-espn-reportedly-dumping-20-major-on-air-talents-in-latest-round-of-layoffs\/\" title=\"'No Sacred Cows': ESPN Reportedly Axing 20 Top On-Air Talents in Latest Layoffs\">hard-working colleagues<\/a> who have been laid off. Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run,&#8221; Suzy Kolber tweeted Friday. &#8220;So grateful for a 38 yr career! Longevity for a woman in this business is something I\u2019m especially proud of.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Joon Lee, another commentator, also shared his departure from ESPN, expressing his gratitude for the opportunities and friendships he gained during his time at the network.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;My time at ESPN is over,&#8221; Joon Lee tweeted. &#8220;Incredibly grateful for all the opportunities I received over the last four-plus years. I got to live out my literal childhood dream job, worked with some of the most talented people and made so many friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to The New York Post, approximately 20 commentators have been affected by these layoffs.<\/p>\n<h3>Disney&#8217;s Similar Layoffs<\/h3>\n<p>ESPN&#8217;s parent company, Disney, has also recently announced layoffs within its subsidiaries. Earlier this month, 75 employees at Pixar Animation Studio were laid off. In February, Disney implemented a $5.5 billion cost-saving effort, resulting in an additional 7,000 employee layoffs, representing about 3% of Disney&#8217;s global workforce.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESPN plans to implement cost-saving measures by laying off an undisclosed number of commentators. The company aims to manage expenses through job cuts in the near future and by negotiating contract renewals more efficiently. 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