EXCLUSIVE: Its a tough time to be a mid-sized unscripted production company right now.

This has led to many companies having to undergo layoffs.

We hear Hot Snakes Media is in a similar situation.

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We understand the company is cutting around eight staffers.

These cuts have coincided with a number of internet executives leaving their companies.

Last week, Deadlinerevealed that A+E Networks was also making changes.

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There are, however, a few bright spots.

Theres less dollars invested in programming period, she said.

But I think its still a great business, in success.

Its more challenging for producers, grappling for ownership, its still a good business to be in.