Audacy is making some tough decisions today, letting go of around 250 to 300 employees nationwide as part of their restructuring efforts. Most, if not all, of the national digital content team has been affected.
An Audacy spokesperson explained that these layoffs are necessary to build a stronger future for the company, helping them stay competitive and serve their listeners and advertisers better.
If you’re affected by these layoffs and want to share your story, you can reach out to us at news@radioinsight.com.
Let’s look at some changes happening at various Audacy stations across the country:
Atlanta
Jerry McKenna has left his role as Program Director for “Star 94” WSTR after joining in 2019. His past experience includes positions at multiple stations and in the record industry.
Kannon is also out as APD and afternoon host at WSTR. He brought experience from several other stations and has hosted the syndicated “Open House Party.”
Skye Smith, midday host and National Sales Coordinator, has departed as well. She had been in sales roles for many years before moving on air in 2020.
Austin
Heather Rivera has stepped down from her midday host position at “Mix 94.7” KAMX. After 18 years in radio, she expressed her gratitude for the support from listeners during this challenging time in a heartfelt post.
Cleveland
Glenn Anderson is leaving his afternoon show at “Star 102.1” WDOK after nearly three decades with the company. He took a moment to reflect on his career through a touching post, thanking his listeners for their support over the years.
Los Angeles
Alex Silverman will resign as Director of News & Programming at “KNX.” He joined the station in 2022 and expressed pride in their recent success, highlighting the importance of local journalism.
Other notable exits in Los Angeles include veteran investigative reporter Charles Feldman, who leaves after 21 years, and Ralph Stewart, who oversaw programming for several stations.
Memphis
Cindy D’ DeBardelaben exits as Director of Marketing and midday host after 35 years, while Dennis Fuller has also left his position at WRVR after 25 years.
New Orleans
Paul “Gonzo” Cannell has departed as Brand Manager and morning host at “Bayou 95.7” WKBU after launching a new morning show just last April.
Wilkes-Barre
Dan “Fishboy” Breymeier has left his role after over 26 years, sharing thankfulness for the amazing listeners he connected with throughout his career.
National
In addition to layoffs at local stations, several national team members at Audacy are also leaving, including Rachel Williamson, the former President of Local Sales and Innovation, and Ryan Gilbert, a digital content producer.
These changes reflect the challenges the media industry is currently facing, and while difficult, they often lead to new opportunities for those affected. If you happen to know of any job openings or need to connect with any former colleagues from Audacy, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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