Jen Salke's Exit Won't Fix Amazon's Prime Video Problem
Briefly

Jen Salke, after five months at the helm of Amazon Studios in 2018, recognized and admitted the shortcomings of Prime Video's user interface, promising improvements that were finally delivered only in July 2022. Salke announced her exit from Amazon Studios in early 2023 amid speculation about the reasons for her departure, including dissatisfaction with the film division's performance and the high costs of TV production without sufficient success. The issues she's faced exemplify broader operational challenges within Amazon's streaming service.
It was a tough mix of ambitious goals and perceived missteps. Salke had to navigate a complex landscape that didn’t always yield fruitful results.
While Salke's departure marks a shift in leadership, the challenges she encountered illustrate ongoing issues at Prime Video that may continue beyond her tenure.
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