"As Josh D'Amaro shared, our industry and our businesses are undergoing profound change, and we must continue fostering a more agile and technologically enabled workforce. While these realities require difficult decisions, that does not lessen how hard it is to say goodbye to colleagues who have dedicated themselves to ESPN."
"To team members who will be leaving, thank you for your contributions. These decisions do not reflect the strength of your work or of the company, but rather our focus on how to best manage our resources to support continued growth."
"I remain optimistic about our future, even during these tough days. ESPN's foundation is built on strong relationships, perseverance and a commitment to serving sports fans - values that matter particularly in difficult moments."
Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, communicated with staff regarding layoffs at Disney, which are the first under new CEO Josh D'Amaro. Affected ESPN employees have been notified. Pitaro's memo highlighted the industry's changes and the necessity for a more agile workforce. He acknowledged the difficulty of the decisions and thanked departing employees for their contributions. Pitaro encouraged remaining staff to support one another and expressed optimism about ESPN's future, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships and commitment to serving sports fans.
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