ESPN Drawn Into Disney Layoffs, Though Most Talent Decisions Coming Later This Year; Streaming Chief Russell Wolff, 43-Year Publicity Vet Mike Soltys Among Dozens Exiting
ESPN is expected to cut fewer than 100 workers during this round. Prior to running ESPN+, Wolff had risen through ESPNs international ranks, becoming EVP and managing director. My final statement as ESPN Spokesperson: 43 Amazing Years. Getty Images We wish him well.' I have had the honor and privilege to be a part of ESPN since April of 1997. The future of ESPN is exciting and ESPN+ and our direct-to-consumer strategy sit at the center of that future....