Wondery CEO Jen Sargent Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is departing the company as it undergoes a broader restructuring and a push toward video. The podcasting company, which was acquired by Amazon in 2021, will move its narrative podcast studio, which includes Dr. Death, American Scandal and Business Wars, to Audible, and will also see Wondery's chief content officer Marshall Lewy joining Audible's content team. The team responsible for Wondery's creator-led, video-focused podcast shows such as New Heights and Armchair Expert will join Amazon's Talent Services team, forming a new organization called Creator Services. Related Stories Business Bobbi Althoff Signs Off From 'The Really Good Podcast' Business 'Morbid' Podcast Moves to SiriusXM In Multiyear Deal (Exclusive) About 110 people were laid off as part of the reorganization, according to a person familiar with the matter. Podcasts under the Creator Services team, which will also include Mind the Game, will continue to operate the studio under the Wondery brand and will be "working with a select number of top creators to drive scaled listenership and unlock broader and long-lasting relationships across Amazon," according to an internal memo from Steve Boom, vice president of audio, Twitch and games. Matt Sandler will lead that team. "The podcast landscape has evolved significantly over the past few years. As video podcasting has grown in popularity, we have learned that creator-led, video-integrated shows have different audience needs and require distinct discovery, growth and monetization strategies compared to audio-first, narrative series. The rise of video has also blurred the lines on what it means to be a podcast creator," the memo reads. Sargent leaves the company seven years at Wondery, with the last four of under Amazon "As a result of all these changes, Jen Sargent will be moving on to pursue new opportunities but will be helping us through this transition," the memo states. Additionally, the company is creating a new team responsible for sponsorship advertising across Wondery and Amazon Music led by Angie More. Amy Grabisch and her team, who work on monetizing Amazon Music's live programming, will also move to this team. "The podcast landscape has evolved significantly in the past few years, particularly with the rise of video-forward, creator-led content. These changes reflect that evolution and will streamline how Wondery integrates further into Amazon. By making these changes, we can better support creators in monetizing their content across multiple channels, help them expand their brand IP, and simplify the process for advertisers while making content more accessible to audiences wherever they prefer to consume it. This evolution builds on Wondery's early success with video-forward shows and positions us to better serve creators, customers, and advertisers," a spokesperson for Amazon said in a statement. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Skydance David Ellison Sets His Team: These Are the People Who Will Run the New Paramount THR, Esq Justin Baldoni Sues 'It Ends With Us' Insurers to Cover Legal Fees cinelease Cinelease, Major Movie Lighting and Grip Rental Firm, Sold THR, Esq Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Settles Lawsuit Over Unpaid Costume Fees Amid Financial, Legal Woes labor Matthew Loeb Re-Elected IATSE International President at Union Convention public broadcasting Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down After Federal Funding Rescission Skydance David Ellison Sets His Team: These Are the People Who Will Run the New Paramount THR, Esq Justin Baldoni Sues 'It Ends With Us' Insurers to Cover Legal Fees cinelease Cinelease, Major Movie Lighting and Grip Rental Firm, Sold THR, Esq Kevin Costner's 'Horizon' Settles Lawsuit Over Unpaid Costume Fees Amid Financial, Legal Woes labor Matthew Loeb Re-Elected IATSE International President at Union Convention public broadcasting Corporation for Public Broadcasting Shutting Down After Federal Funding Rescission