ESPN Chairman Memo Explains New Round of Layoffs

ESPN is conducting a new round of layoffs, as announced in a memo from Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on July 21, 2026. This follows a previous round of cuts in mid-April of the same year. The memo, published by Business Insider, explains the rationale behind the workforce reductions, which are part of ongoing cost-cutting measures at the sports network. The layoffs come amid broader challenges in the media industry, including shifts in viewership and the economics of sports broadcasting rights, particularly related to NFL coverage. The article includes the full text of Pitaro's memo to staff, which emphasizes the need for ESPN to adapt to changing market conditions and invest in digital growth while reducing legacy costs.

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