Vox Media lays off staff in reorganization of lifestyle brands

Vox Media has laid off an unspecified number of staff as part of a reorganization of its lifestyle brands, including Thrillist and Eater. CEO Jim Bankoff announced the changes in a memo, citing the need to adapt to the evolving media landscape. Thrillist will now be operated by Eater, which will also reorganize its city coverage into a regional model. The company aims to focus on social and video platforms for its PS brand and restructure its Product and Media Production & Technology teams. This marks Vox Media's second round of layoffs in a year, following a 4% staff reduction in 2023. The company is prioritizing financial strength and audience engagement as it navigates ongoing changes in the media industry.