Maximum Media, the Irish digital media group whose sites include Joe.ie, has laid off nine staff following recent difficulties over reports it falsely inflated listenership numbers on a sponsored podcast. It said these were “addressed” in its medium-term business plan, as well as directly with customers. “As part of the business normalisation, Maximum Media has announced a staffing reduction of nine people,” it said. Mr McGarry said he would concentrate on the UK business. Maximum Media hired a new chief executive late last year – accountant John Feeley, who has worked in senior finance roles in cinema advertising, the hospitality sector and for property developer Paddy McKillen.

Source: The Irish Times January 31, 2020 07:30 UTC