More Layoffs: Catena Media Gives Up 5 More Positions

Catena Media, the provider of affiliate marketing services that aims to be “the #1 choice for global performance-based online marketing”, has carried out a fresh round of layoffs as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations. 

The latest cuts will affect its technology, marketing, and regional sites teams. 

Five Positions Down

The company has confirmed that five roles were eliminated following a restructuring that saw responsibilities from the regional sites team redistributed across other parts of the business. The move was first reported by NEXT.io.

According to Catena Media, the latest developments continue its strategy to focus on core products while boosting operations. The company said it is providing direct support to the employees affected.

The latest layoffs come after several years of restructuring for the company, which has faced significant challenges following Google’s search algorithm updates and its heavy reliance on the US market and new state launches. Those factors contributed to a sharp decline in revenue and EBITDA in recent years.

Despite the difficulties, Catena has recently shown signs of recovery. Investor sentiment improved earlier this year after the company reported a stronger fourth quarter and outlined a strategic reset, sending its shares sharply higher.

Roughly 50 Employees Laid Off in Q2 2025

The company’s Annual Report for 2025 revealed Catena gave up approximately 50 employees during the second quarter of last year, representing about a quarter of its staff. 

Those cuts included senior management positions and the removal of an entire management layer, with expected annual savings of between EUR 4.5 million ($5.18 million) and EUR 5 million ($5.76 million)

The company’s first-quarter 2026 results also showed personnel expenses declining by 18%, reflecting the continued impact of cost-cutting measures.

Amid the constantly rising costs, changing market conditions, and evolving digital acquisition strategies, several other companies across the online gambling and affiliate marketing sectors have announced layoffs this year.