Jezebel Ceases Operations, Executes Staff Layoffs in Difficult Choice, Parent Company Confirms

Jezebel, the influential feminist blog known for its impact on internet culture, will suspend operations and lay off its entire staff, according to parent company G/O Media. The company announced this decision as part of a broader restructuring of its digital news outlets. Despite efforts to sell the publication, G/O Media's CEO, Jim Spanfeller, revealed in a memo to staff that after engaging in discussions with twenty-four potential buyers, they were unable to find a new home for Jezebel.

Starting this week, we are reluctantly announcing the suspension of Jezebel's publication," Spanfeller announced. "Throughout my career, few decisions have been as agonizing as this one, and I want to emphasize that this should not in any manner reflect on the Jezebel editorial team."

Spanfeller expressed his determination to continue seeking a buyer for Jezebel, recognizing its significant impact as the trailblazing website that revolutionized women's media."

In addition, Spanfeller revealed on Thursday that G/O would undergo a larger-scale restructuring that will lead to employee layoffs.

Jezebel's operations suspension and other restructuring measures will lead to the departure of 23 editorial staff, according to Spanfeller. These cuts are happening amidst a challenging advertising climate in the media industry. Vice also recently announced reductions in its news team, reflecting a trend of cost cutting and layoffs seen throughout the media landscape over the past year.