Netflix Makes Staff Cuts At Tudum Fan Site

deadline.com:

Several editorial staffers and contractors have been laid off at Tudum, Netflix’s fan site that’s devoted to behind-the-scenes news relating to the streaming giant’s content.The site launched in December and was named after Netflix’s signature sound cue.

The streamer uses the platform to offer up more content related to its series and movies. It was created after Netflix launched its first global Tudum fan event that September, offering up stars and creators from more than 100 series, films and specials in a virtual event that focused on exclusive news and first looks.“Our fan website Tudum is an important priority for the company,” a Netflix spokesperson told Deadline today.One of the panels during that Tudum global event was moderated by then-Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John, who later repped Netflix in introducing the site in a December blog post, saying “I’m excited to introduce Tudum for fans to dive deeper into the stories they love, fuel their obsessions and start new conversations.”Saint John exited the company in March after less than two years on the job.Several now-former Tudum staffers took to Twitter today to share the news.So.

I got laid off from Netflix/Tudum today. Media is gonna media even when it's not technically media, I guess.— Tijuana Maxx (@byalexzaragoza) April 28, 2022Netflix recruited me seven months ago only to lay me and a bunch of other talented people off today.

I’m going to take time off to just exist, so please get in touch if you’ll have editing and content strategy opportunities open after August.