A new round of layoffs at Vox Media on Thursday left Thrillist essentially shuttered, according to the company’s union. Many staffers at fellow Vox Media site Eater were also impacted, while PopSugar is facing a restructuring.
Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff confirmed the downsizing in a memo to staff, obtained by TheWrap: “Today, we’re implementing role eliminations and organizational changes across our lifestyle brands (Thrillist, PS and Eater), Product, and the Media Production & Technology organization. All affected employees have been notified and are receiving transition support.”
“Going forward, Thrillist will be operated by Eater, on a similar model to Punch, leveraging shared leadership and resources,” his message continued.