Vice Media, a digital media company known for its edgy and youth-oriented content, has recently announced the cancellation of its flagship show, “Vice News Tonight.” The decision has reportedly led to the loss of about 200 jobs in the company, and some employees have voiced their discontent with the way it was handled.
“Vice News Tonight” gets axed along with dozens of news employees
The cancellation of “Vice News Tonight” comes as Vice Media is struggling with financial difficulties and a changing media landscape. The show, which aired on HBO and later moved to the Vice News website, was seen as a key part of the company’s brand and identity. However, Vice Media has struggled to compete with other digital media companies like Buzzfeed and Vox and has faced criticism for its work culture and management practices.
Apparently, the major layoffs have mainly affected the employees who were associated with the news department. Voicing her concerns on the cutbacks, now, an ex-employee of Vice Media took to Instagram to voice her concerns on the matter and called it a “sad sad day”.
Check out the employee’s last night’s Instagram story
Some employees have expressed their frustration with the way the layoffs were handled, calling it unfair and insensitive. They have accused the company of failing to communicate clearly about the reasons for the layoffs and of failing to offer adequate support to those affected.
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The cancellation of “Vice News Tonight” and the layoffs at Vice Media are a reminder of the challenges facing digital media companies in an increasingly competitive and uncertain media landscape. It remains to be seen how Vice Media will adapt and evolve in the face of these challenges, and how it will address the concerns of its employees.
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