Rogers says it will lay off 400 adding competition “fierce”

Rogers Media will lay off 400 jobs in its television, radio and publishing divisions the company said Monday. Earlier in the day Monday, it was said the figure was 200. There is no explanation for the difference. The bad news will be given personally in February and “conclude as soon as possible.” “The media industry continues to experience significant pressures from a softening advertising market, fierce competition from global players and shifting audience consumption habits,” spokeswoman Andrea Goldstein.