Myspace Reduces Staff By Nearly 30%
Return to Start-Up Culture a Focus for Company Moving Forward
LOS ANGELES—June 16, 2009—As part of a plan to restructure itself into a more innovative, efficient, and entrepreneurial business, MySpace announced today that it will reduce its staff by nearly 30%. This restructuring plan crosses all U.S. divisions of the
company and lowers the total number of domestic staff at MySpace to 1,000 employees.
“Simply put, our staffing levels were bloated and hindered our ability to be an efficient and nimble team-oriented
company,” said MySpace Chief Executive Officer Owen Van Natta. “I understand that these changes are painful for many.
They are also necessary for the long-term health and culture of MySpace. Our intent is to return to an environment of
innovation that is centered on our user and our product.”
“MySpace grew too big considering the realities of today’s marketplace,” said Jonathan Miller, News Corporation’s CEO of
Digital Media and Chief Digital Officer. "I believe this restructuring will help MySpace operate much more effectively
both structurally and financially moving forward. I am confident in MySpace's next phase under the leadership of Owen
and his team.”
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