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BET CEO Announces Layoffs Amid Paramount's Workforce Cuts

6/26/2025

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In a bold move, BET CEO Scott Mills revealed staff cuts as part of Paramount Global's broader layoffs impacting 3.5% of its workforce. Although exact figures for BET remain undisclosed, these reductions are designed to adapt to the shrinking linear TV audience and dwindling ad revenue. Meanwhile, Paramount grapples with a challenging merger with Skydance Media, compounded by legal hurdles.

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In a bold move, BET CEO Scott Mills revealed staff cuts as part of Paramount Global's broader layoffs impacting 3.5% of its workforce. Although exact figures for BET remain undisclosed, these reductions are designed to adapt to the shrinking linear TV audience and dwindling ad revenue. Meanwhile, Paramount grapples with a challenging merger with Skydance Media, compounded by legal hurdles.