- Sean “Puffy” Combs recently announced that his Revolt TV channel is laying off 1/3 of its staff (50 employees) across NYC and LA.
- Launched in 2013, Revolt’s programming centers around music, social media and hip-hop culture.
- Standalone networks like Revolt are struggling to maintain cable distribution.
- Restructuring plans include offering a broader range of short and long-form content encompassing art, fashion, comedy and social issues.
- Recently appointed CEO Roma Khanna (former NBC exec) believes Revolt needs a breakout hit TV series.
