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Amazon-owned Twitch may cut 400 more jobs

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

Amazon-owned Twitch may cut 400 more jobs

Popular streaming platform Twitch is reportedly undergoing a second round of layoffs, cutting nearly 400 jobs just before the TwitchCon event. While Twitch has not confirmed the layoffs, it is believed that the customer experience department will be affected, with the positions potentially being outsourced to external vendors. This comes after Amazon fired 400 Twitch employees earlier this year, in an effort to compete in the increasingly competitive streaming market. The gaming industry as a whole is facing similar downsizing, with Naughty Dog also reportedly cutting staff and pausing the production of a multiplayer spin-off title.

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Twitch, owned by Amazon, is testing vertical video streams, entering competition with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The initial tests, identified by AppSensa, involve a few streamers and feature a vertical theater mode with dedicated UI elements. Users can toggle between classic and vertical formats, with educational dialogs introducing the feature. Current implementation includes camera and microphone permissions. Twitch plans to expand tests later in the year, including dual-format and 2K streaming.

After Prime, Amazon's Twitch and Audible face layoffs due to financial issues

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

After Prime, Amazon's Twitch and Audible face layoffs due to financial issues

Amazon's gaming streaming unit, Twitch, is laying off 500 staff members (one-third of its workforce) due to financial struggles. Additionally, Audible, an Amazon company, is planning to cut 5% of its workforce. This comes after recent job cuts in Amazon's Prime Video and MGM Studios units, as the company aims to cut back in areas that are not delivering. Other tech companies, including Google and Xerox, have also announced layoffs in recent days.

Amazon set to axe 14,000 manager roles by 2025 to cut red tape; move to help save $3 billion annually: Report | Mint

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Livemint · 10m ago

Amazon set to axe 14,000 manager roles by 2025 to cut red tape; move to help save $3 billion annually: Report | Mint

- Amazon may cut 14,000 manager roles to save $3 billion annually, according to reports. - CEO Andy Jassy aims to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by March 2025 for more efficient decision-making. - Employees can now report unnecessary procedures via a "bureaucracy tipline" launched by Jassy. - The restructuring plan will reduce nearly 13,834 manager jobs, saving $2.1 billion to $3.6 billion. - Amazon has approximately 1,05,770 managers worldwide, which will decrease to 91,936 by Q1 2025. - Savings from the job cuts will account for approximately 3% to 5% of Amazon's estimated operating profit for the following year.

No, the great tech layoffs of 2023 aren’t happening again

Wired · 1y ago

No, the great tech layoffs of 2023 aren’t happening again

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Streamers who rely on Twitch Prime Gaming subs are getting a slight pay cut

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

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Twitch is introducing monetization changes including removing the $100,000 cap on revenue sharing, expanding the Partner Plus program, and changing the payment structure for Twitch Prime Gaming subscriptions. The changes aim to create a more sustainable system for streamers and increase their earnings. The new program will introduce a revenue split tier of 60/40 and expand eligibility to affiliates. However, the payment structure for Prime Gaming subscriptions will change to a fixed rate based on the subscriber's country, resulting in a slight pay cut for streamers. Twitch hopes that the expanded partner program and removal of the revenue cap will offset any negative impact.

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Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Twitch to shut down South Korea operations due to high costs

Streaming platform Twitch has announced that it will be shutting down its operations in South Korea next year. The decision is attributed to high operating costs and network fees. Twitch CEO, Dan Clancy, stated that the company has been operating at a significant loss in Korea and that there is no viable path for sustainable business in the country. The network fees in Korea are reportedly ten times more expensive than in other countries. This move follows Twitch's layoff of over 400 employees earlier this year.

Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year

Amazon has announced that senior employees who receive more stock-related compensation than cash may not receive a cash pay raise this year. The company is prioritizing cash base pay increases for employees whose compensation is weighted more heavily in base pay. However, some senior employees may still see their compensation increase due to the growth of Amazon's stock price. Despite the strong performance of the stock, Amazon began the year by cutting jobs and trimming stock awards to reduce costs.

Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year

Reuters · 1y ago

Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year

Amazon has announced that senior employees who receive a larger portion of their compensation in stock awards may not receive a cash pay raise this year. The company is prioritizing cash base pay increases for employees who have a higher proportion of their compensation in base pay rather than stock. However, due to the significant growth in Amazon's stock price last year, some top employees may still see a meaningful increase in their overall compensation. Amazon's stock surged 81% in 2023 and has climbed over 18% this year. The move comes as Amazon aims to cut costs after shedding jobs and trimming stock awards last year.

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