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Discovery Shifts Focus to Streaming in U.K. Restructure

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Naman Ramachandran Discovery U.K. is undergoing a major restructure that will see the company expand focus on streamer Discovery Plus, which was launched last year.Discovery’s linear channel teams will be merged with those of the streamer — a move that could result in a 10% cull of its 100-strong U.K.

work force. Should the headcount reduce, it is not immediately clear which departments will be affected.The plans were revealed by Discovery executive VP James Gibbons in a virtual town hall with employees on Thursday.As part of the restructuring senior VP and head of lifestyle and entertainment brands Clare Laycock will take additional charge of Discovery’s program planning, media planning, and audience measurement teams under the title.

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