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Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries to Lay Off Over 30% of Staff
‘The Tipping Point’ author will step into editorial director role as part of executive shakeup
Malcolm Gladwell.
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Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell’s company, Pushkin Industries, is laying off over 30% of its staff and shaking up its leadership team as the broader podcast industry continues to recalibrate after years of expensive deals and over-ambitious growth plans.
Seventeen out of 54 employees are being let go, including members of the executive team, said Jacob Weisberg, chief executive officer and co-founder. The goal, he said, is to set up the company for profitability next year.