Report: Microsoft may cut hundreds of jobs as Ballmer looks to restructure marketing

Chris Capossela

Bloomberg News reports today that Microsoft is considering a restructuring of the company’s marketing efforts, a move that could cost hundreds of staffers their jobs. The report, citing people familiar with the matter, indicates that the plans have not been firmly set and may change. The restructuring could occur in the next 30 days, and… Read More…

Meet Microsoft’s new marketing boss: Chris Capossela

Chris Capossela

The guy who previously headed marketing for Microsoft’s Office products is now taking on that role for the entire company. Microsoft this morning named veteran executive Chris Capossela its new senior vice president in charge of an expanded “Consumer Channels and Central Marketing Group,” replacing Microsoft veteran Mich Mathews, who recently announced plans to leave…. Read More…