On Thursday, Audible announced to employees that it would eliminate 5 percent of its workforce. The company employs an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 staffers worldwide, so this move will likely impact approximately 100 people. The company declined to confirm which departments are affected. In a memo to staff, provided to PL by an Audible spokesperson, CEO Bob Carrigan noted that the company had a “strong year” in 2023 and “business is in good shape.” “However, to position us for continued success in the coming year and into the future, given the increasingly challenging landscape we face, we have to take […]
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Amy Baker has been promoted to VP, associate publisher and editorial director for Harper Perennial and Harper Paperbacks, leading the acquisition strategy and development for the company's paperback original lists.
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Circana has announced organizational adjustments, as a result of which Jonathan Stolper will depart after 13 years heading the Bookscan business.
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Haji Glover returns to Scholastic as chief financial officer, effective January 22.
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Brennin Cummings is promoted to assistant director, marketing at Putnam.