ESPN is preparing for another round of layoffs. Approximately 30 off-camera employees are expected to be impacted. A YouTube TV blackout last year caused a $100 million revenue dip. These cuts are not related to ESPN's recent NFL Media asset acquisition. ESPN has experienced multiple layoff waves over the past decade due to rising rights fees and declining subscribers.
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