Disney layoffs hit 200, FiveThirtyEight ends, ABC News merges: What’s happening?

By March 6, 2025
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    Big changes are happening at Disney. It’s not all pixie dust and happy endings right now. Around 200 jobs are being cut at ABC News.

    Ouch. That’s about 6% of the news workforce. Most of the cuts will hit the New York ABC News division. Freeform and FX channels are also seeing cuts, according to reports.

    Why? Disney says they want to “manage resources” better. And boost efficiency. Makes sense, right?

    What’s Changing?

    It’s not just about jobs. TV programming and digital news are also getting a makeover.

    “20/20” and “Nightline” are teaming up. ABC News Studios is joining the party, too. One big, happy family? We’ll see.

    Goodbye, FiveThirtyEight

    Here’s some news that might sting for data nerds. FiveThirtyEight (538), Nate Silver’s data site, is shutting down.

    Remember them? They were all about the numbers. Predicting elections. Analyzing trends.

    They already had layoffs last year. The whole operation is closing. Disney has cut over 8,000 jobs since 2023. It’s a tough time for many, no doubt.

    What Does It All Mean?

    Disney is making big moves. Reorganizing. Streamlining.

    Will it work? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: the media landscape is always changing.

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    David Sterling
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