Radio Giant Audacy Lays Off 200 Employees

Boston radio’s Erin O’Malley, David O’Leary who both used shows to ‘help save lives’ say goodbye after Audacy cuts

Two Boston radio broadcasters who have been on the air for decades — and who both used their shows to promote causes and “help save lives” — said farewell Friday morning after Audacy cuts hit the region. Mix 104.1’s Erin O’Malley and Magic 106.7’s David O’Leary were among the Audacy employees who were laid off by the radio conglomerate this week. Both O’Malley and O’Leary were on the air Friday morning, reflecting on their time with their respec…

WCCO-AM cancels, reinstates ‘The Lake Show with Henry Lake’

Henry Lake’s show on WCCO-AM radio has been spared from earlier announced cuts. The station indicated this week that it would halt local programming on weekday evenings, including “The Lake Show with Henry Lake,” but not Minnesota Twins games. Wednesday’s show was to be Lake’s last with WCCO, but then he was back again on Friday. Henry Lake (Courtesy of WCCO) Lake and producer Christopher Tubbs opened Friday’s show by introducing themselves to t…

Radio Giant Audacy Lays Off 200 Employees

Audacy, the second-biggest broadcast company after iHeartMedia, laid off 200 employees this week, according to a radio business source. “Audacy has made workforce reductions to ensure a strong and resilient future for the business,” added a company spokesperson, who wouldn’t confirm or elaborate on the layoffs. “We are streamlining resources to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving media landscape and to best position Audacy to continue serving…

Audacy Lays Off About 200 Employees

Audacy, the radio broadcast and podcasting company that emerged from bankruptcy last fall, is laying off about 200 employees.

Audacy layoffs to affect 300 workers, include job losses in local, national radio operations

(Logo courtesy Audacy, Graphic by The Desk) Radio broadcaster Audacy issued sweeping layoffs this week that have impacted at least 100 workers in local and national radio operations, according to multiple sources who spoke with The Desk on background. Two sources familiar with the company’s plans said the layoffs affected national, regional and local operations, and spanned across job titles, including human resources, accounting and payroll, cr…

Alex Silverman To Exit Audacy's KNX News in Los Angeles

Alex Silverman is leaving Audacy after serving as Director of News and Programming at KNX News in Los Angeles. Silverman announced his departure on LinkedIn, stating that he will step down in a few weeks to explore new opportunities.