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Prime Video Africa & MENA Staff Face Layoffs In “Rebalance” That Will Boost “Emerging” European Territories
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video’s teams in Africa and the Middle East & North Africa region are facing layoffs, as part of a wider restructure that also “rebalances” investment towards…
Shows that have previously been greenlit or contracted such as LOL ZA, Ebuka Turns Up Africa and Water and Garri will continue, but like the changes recently announced in Asia, no new original series or movies will be ordered. That came after Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video SVP Mike Hopkins told staff that “several hundred roles” would be eliminated across the organization following a review of the company’s business operations. “I have carefully evaluated our structure in the region and decided to make some adjustments to our operating model to rebalance and pivot our resources to focus on the areas that drive the highest impact and long-term success,” said Furlong in the memo.
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