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NBCUniversal to Lay Off Employees Due to Showmax Shutdown

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed
36 OF 186,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

NBCUniversal is set to lay off employees as a result of the shutdown of the African streaming platform Showmax, which the company co-operated. The layoffs are part of the broader impact of the platform's closure, although specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed. The situation highlights the challenges faced by NBCUniversal in the streaming market, particularly in international operations. Further details regarding the timeline and exact number of layoffs are yet to be announced.

Comcast Corporation cut 36 jobs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 32 layoff events at Comcast Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,557 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Comcast Corporation has announced planned job cuts affecting 36 employees. What are you hearing from inside the company? Any details on which departments or locations? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Comcast Corporation.

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Comcast CorporationCMCSA
Communication Services · 186,000 employees
32
EVENTS TRACKED
9,043
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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