EXCLUSIVE: It’s Hallmark Media‘s turn now: Deadline has learned that the premier home of holiday movies is the latest company to undergo layoffs, with significant cuts occurring in the exec suites.
Among those impacted were Chief Marketing Officer Lara Richardson, Chief People Officer Pamela Wolfe, EVP Research Strategy Robin Thomas and Head of Distribution Judi Lopez. It’s unclear how many jobs were cut but one source tells Deadline there were “major cutbacks.”
In a statement provided to Deadline, a spokesperson said, “Hallmark Media organizational changes were announced internally today representing a new, more streamlined structure. As such, some executive leadership roles were eliminated, while new and expanded roles were created in order to forge new opportunities that will strengthen our focus on our core, and build new capabilities for our consumers and viewers. The Hallmark Media business remains committed to creating compelling content and Hallmark Channel recently closed out the entire 2023 year as the #1 most-viewed cable entertainment network among key demos, demonstrating a clear pathway for continued success.”
On Tuesday, Deadline learned that Hallmark competitor Great American Media eliminated around 13 positions from the payroll, including including Loren Schwartz, Chief Marketing Officer; Jamie Kramer, EVP Digital & Strategic Growth; Max Pinigin, Chief Financial Officer; and Angela Sullivan, VP Corporate Communications, Brian Pancarik, Exec VP User Experience & Operations; Michael Hough, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis; and Nicole Gardner, Pure Flix Creative Director.
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