Audacy is conducting a round of significant layoffs today.

Sources indicate that approximately 250-300 staffers across the country will be let go today as the company implements cost-savings restructurings. We’re told that the majority if not all of the company’s national digital content team has been eliminated in the cuts.

An Audacy spokesperson commented, ““Audacy has made workforce reductions to ensure a strong and resilient future for the business. We are streamlining resources to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving media landscape and to best position Audacy to continue serving listeners and advertisers with excellence.”

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Update 3/14:

Some more names continue to trickle out..

Atlanta

Bubby Love has been removed from the public schedule in overnights at Hip Hop/R&B “V103” WVEE ending his decades-long run at the station. Love previously worked at “V103” WXYV Baltimore in the 1990s.

Los Angeles

Digital Sales Manager Yvonne Lacey departs after 5 years managing both the local Los Angeles Team and assisting regional sellers. Lacey previously held sales roles at Meruelo Media, Ad Large and Fox. Lacey can be reached at yclacey@gmail.com

Norfolk

Bob Thomas departs as evening host at Adult R&B “95.7 R&B” WVKL after 22 years as host of “Smooth After Dark”. Thomas previously hosted “Original Quiet Storm” on WHUR Washington from 1991 to 1999 and “Midnight Love” on BET from 1988 to 1993.

Sacramento

Tom Nakashima retires from Classic Rock “Eagle 96.9” KSEG after a 50 year run in the market.

National

Matthew Casey exits as Vice President of Podcast Partnerships & Sales Enablement after five years with the company. During his tenure with the company, Casey served as Director of Sports Marketing Strategy and Senior Director of Operations and Partnerships for 2400 Sports. Casey previously held roles at Fizziology, USA Today Sports Media Group, Mens Fitness magazine and Playboy. He wrote, “Last week marked the end of my time at Audacy due to company layoffs. By the numbers: 5 years (to the day), 4 roles, 2 promotions, 6 different bosses, 1 company rebrand, 10,376 laughs, Dozens of great co-workers that I am leaving behind. Thanks to the overwhelming amount of support from the network as I get the next phase of the my career lined up. Excited to see what comes next…”

Brian Thorpe has departed the company after 22 years. Thorpe began his tenure in promotions at KALC Denver before moving to Seattle as Promotions Director for KISW then cluster Marketing Director and a corporate role as Senior Director of National Experiences producing national events including “We Can Survive” and “Stars and Strings. Thorpe says, “I’m on the hunt for my next gig, bringing brands and people together through awesome live events and experiences that create real, lasting connections. I can be reached at thorpebrian@gmail.com.”

Frank Williamson is out as Senior Insights Analyst after four years at Audacy.

Update 3/11:

More names continue to trickle out from names affected by Thursday’s Audacy layoffs as the company has begun updating station websites sadly noting the departures of additional talents.

Cleveland

Eric McElroy departs as morning show producer/co-host at Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX. McElroy joined WNCX in June 2022 after a brief stint at sister Sports “92.3 The Fan” WKRK-FM. He previously spent four years as morning host and sports announcer at Country WTUZ Dover/New Philadelphia OH and six years as afternoon host at Red Dirt Country KTKO Beeville TX.

Greensboro

Maurice ‘Big Mo’ Mayer departs as Program Director and midday host at Hip Hop “102 Jamz” WJMH. Mayer originally joined WJMH in 2005 as overnight host before rising to Music Director and middays in 2008, Assistant Program Director in 2018, and PD in 2021.

Afrika Perry exits middays at Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG. Perry returned to WQMG in August 2019 after a year in mornings at WGPR Detroit and seven years at “Power 96” WPOW-FM Miami from 2010-17. She began her career at WQMG as Public Service Director and later Marketing Director.

Miami

Bryan O’Neal departs nights at Classic Hits “102.7 The Beach” WMXJ after eight years at the station. O’Neal shared on Facebook, ” 
From working promotions, to sitting in for spots and imaging production, having a chance taken on me for an on-air role, having my Sunday-Friday show, having my first remote, working with the IT/Engineering department, getting to sound engineer for some of the most amazing artists to come through Miami in a performance space I was given the ball to run with, I truly feel like I maximized my time there.

If I could give ANY unwarranted advice, learn as much as you can and be the jack of all.”

Nashville

Monica Rivera is out as Country Music Digital Content Lead after four years with the company. Rivera previously has served as Associate Editor for All Access Nashville and held promotions roles for Entercom and iHeartMedia in her native San Diego. She told Country Aircheck she intends to return to San Diego for opportunities and can be reached at Monicaariveraa@gmail.com.

New York

David Caplan departs as Executive Editor of Digital Content for News 1010 WINS/92.3 WINS-FM. Caplan joined WINS in 2018 as Digital Managing Editor in 2018 before rising to his current role in 2021. Prior to joining Audacy, Caplan held roles including Front Page Editor of Yahoo! News, Digital News Editor and host of “Real Live” for ABC News, and Senior Editor of US Weekly and People Magazine. He wrote, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce that due to corporate restructuring at Audacy, Inc., corporate parent of 1010 WINS — my position has been eliminated, along with hundreds of my colleagues, after nearly 7 incredible years, after joining from ABC News. I am searching for the next position in my career and I would love to hear from you. I am so proud of what I did for 1010 WINS and WCBS 880’s digital presence: Website and social media traffic grew exponentially, AP and Murrow Awards were won, I mentored some incredible staffers, I created standards to follow, I interviewed diplomats, authors, pundits, celebrities, and attended historic events, and so much more.”

Riverside/San Bernardino

Guy David has been purged from the website of Country “95.1 K-Frog” KFRG. David joined KFRG in July 2023 as morning co-host alongside Kelli Green after previously spending three years in mornings at KYGO Denver from 2017 until 2020. The Australian began his career at WFON Fond du Lac WI prior to KYGO and hosted a talk show 1340 KSHP North Las Vegas.

Seattle

‘Ooh Sara’ has departed the “Daly Migs Show” at Rock 99.9 KISW. She had been with the show since its launch in January 2024 after being part of its predecessor “BJ & Migs”.

Washington DC

Angelique Alston has exited as Program Director of Hip Hop 95.5 WPGC. Alston rose to the slot in September 2020 after serving as APD from 2013-20. She also produced multiple morning shows at the station and held roles including Events Producer, Research Director and Promotions Director during her tenure at WPGC where she returned in 2004 after a previous stint from 1996-2001. She also has been morning show producer at Howard University’s 96.3 WHUR Washington DC and Promotions Director of Saga’s WSNY-FM Columbus OH. We’re told WBTJ Richmond Program Director Mike Street will now also oversee WPGC.

National

Julianne Gilman has exited as Activation Manager as part of Dave Savage’s Activation team. Gilman had been with the company starting in promotions with CBS Radio in 2014. She says she’s in the San Diego/Los Angeles area and can be reached at Julianne.Gilman@gmail.com.

Lewis Purdy exits as Manager of Digital Technical Operations and Support after three years at the company.

Update 3/7:

Atlanta

Jerry McKenna departs as Program Director of Rhythmic AC “Star 94” WSTR. McKenna joined WSTR in September 2019 with previous stints as Director of Programming for Cape Cod Broadcasting, OM/PD for Cumulus Media Worcester MA, and PD stints at “Hot 106” WWKX Providence, Rhythmic AC “Star 93.7” WQSX, Variety Hits “93.7 Mike-FM” WMKK and Hot AC “Mix 98.5” WBMX Boston. He has also spent time in the record industry at Columbia and RCA Records and as Hot 100 Chart Manager for Billboard.

Kannon exits as APD/afternoon host at WSTR. He joined the station in May 2019 after previously hosting mornings at CHRs “i93.3” KLIF-FM and “Amp 103.7” KVIL Dallas, PD of “Wired 96.5” WRDW-FM Philadelphia and Music Director/night host at “95.5 The Beat” WBTS-FM Atlanta. He also hosts the syndicated “Open House Party“. He can be reached at kannonphilly@gmail.com.

Also out at WSTR is midday host and National Sales Coordinator Skye Smith. Smith has held sales roles in the market since the late 90s with time at Radio One, CBS Radio, and Cox Media Group as well as time working at Universal Music. She moved on air in 2020 originally hosting weekends at WSTR before moving up to middays.

Austin

Heather Rivera departs as midday host at Hot AC “Mix 94.7” KAMX. She posted, “After 18 years of having #WorkDayFun in ATX on Mix 94.7 (20 total years with Audacy ), I leave with a 💔😢 due to changes beyond my control. I also walk away feeling thankful and blessed to have been able to do what I ❤️ each day for so long with talented, caring and awesome peeps.🤗 Thanks Y’all for listening and showing ❤️ to my family and sharing your moments of joy and experiences🤗 Thank you for your friendship and support, especially during the tough times😎 At this moment, we aren’t sure what our next steps to our next adventure will be🙃 For now Honey Ted, Rudy Roo and I will get in some #tacotime and take a brownie & ice cream breather, catching up on our shows … and figure out … ‘What’s next?’”

Cleveland

Glenn Anderson departs afternoons at AC “Star 102.1” WDOK after a 28 year run with the cluster. Anderson spent nineteen years as Production Director and morning co-host on Hot AC “Q104.1” WQAL before moving to WDOK in November 2016. As part of a longer post where he may have personally thanked every current and former co-worker, Anderson wrote, “Radio is ever-changing, and when you have the coolest job in the world, you live life thinking that it’s all gonna be taken away…And unfortunately, my number was called. I’m not sure how to recap almost 30 years in this business with the same company, so I will simply say this. Thank you. Thank you for being a part of the most important years of my life. From finding love, getting married, having kids…To traveling around the world and meeting people I had no right meeting.
And although the concert-going rock-star meeting stuff was fun, it’s YOU that helped me provide for my family. It’s YOU that cared enough to tune in since the nineties…Listening to my horrific voice pontificate through funny songs and stories. Here is my wish… Please support LIVE and LOCAL radio. There are so many places you can get music, but LIVE and LOCAL radio is different. LIVE and LOCAL radio has people who live and breathe our communities. People who are no different than you. People who get up and go to work, just trying to make a living. If you connect with someone, support them by listening. Please support my friends at Audacy.”

Dallas

Emily Jimenez exits as Digital Managing Editor for News 1080 KRLD after a seven year stint with the company. Jimenez previously served as an anchor/reporter for KVEO-TV Brownsville TX.

Los Angeles

Alex Silverman will resign as Director of News & Programming and Brand Manager of News 1070 KNX/97.1 KNX-FM in the coming weeks. Silverman joined KNX in September 2022 from the same position at KYW Philadelphia. He previously served as Assistant Director of News & Programming for 880 WCBS New York, morning news anchor at WSYR Syracuse while in college at Syracuse University and and then a reporter and anchor at KIRO-FM Seattle. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Syracuse University’s WJPZ and was a journalism professor at Fordham University. Silverman shared the following memo he shared with his team, “I’ll be leaving KNX News in a few weeks to pursue other opportunities and possibilities. Because I love what we’ve built and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, this is a decision that didn’t come easily or quickly.

As it stands now, KNX News holds its strongest ratings position in modern history. This is in no small part thanks to what all of you demonstrated over the past two months: your work is vital to Southern California, and despite the great challenges facing the media industry broadly, this remains as true as ever. The millions who have depended on our work on the air and on our digital platforms are a testament to the fact that credible, local journalism matters – and I am honored to have been a part of it and incredibly proud of every one of you.

I’m sure you’ll be curious what’s next for me, and the answer is I don’t know yet. In the meantime, I’ll be around until April and I’ll work to support the team and make sure the transition is as smooth as possible for all of you. Thank you again for your hard work and dedication to our responsibility as Southern California’s News.” Silverman’s duties will be absorbed by KCBS San Francisco’s Jennifer Seelig and Audacy Los Angeles VP/Programming Chris Ebbott.

Alan Ayoda reports on a number of other cuts from Audacy Los Angeles…

Longtime investigative reporter Charles Feldman exits after 21 years at KNX. Feldman also previously co-hosted “KNX In Depth” and preceded his run at the station with nineteen years as an investigative correspondent at CNN.

Ralph Stewart exits as PD of Variety Hits “93.1 Jack-FM” KCBS-FM and Rhythmic AC “94.7 The Wave” KTWV. Stewart served as APD of KTWV from 1990-2003 and then returned to the company as Programming Coordinator of KCBS-FM in 2006 and then OM in 2010. He became PD of KTWV in 2014 and KCBS-FM in February 2020. He has also served as Program Director of All Comedy Radio and Smooth Jazz 106.9 KNUA Seattle.

Michelle Briddell departs as Saturday and Sunday night host at KTWV. She has been with the station since 2017.

Kevan Kenney exits as national Alternative evening host. Kenney joined “Alt 92.3” WNYL New York in June 2018 hosting weekends then late nights and nights before becoming the national evening host in September 2020. He also began co-hosting KROQ’s rebooted Loveline last December. Kenney also hosted MTV’s TRL reboot and hosts for Amazon Music.

Jonathan ‘Beer Mug’ Kantrowe is out as a longtime producer at KROQ. He most recently was part of the rebooted Loveline after a long run as part of the “Kevin & Bean” show.

Memphis

After 35 years with the cluster, ‘Cindy D’ DeBardelaben exits as Director of Marketing and midday host on AC “104.5 The River” WRVR. DeBardelaben previously has been heard on Country “94.1 The Wolf” WLFP and Hot AC “FM 100” WMC-FM during her tenure.

Dennis Fuller also exits WRVR as afternoon host after 25 years at the station.

New Orleans

Paul ‘Gonzo” Cannell exits as Brand Manager and morning host at Classic Rock “Bayou 95.7” WKBU. Cannell joined the station in January 2024 and launched “The Best Damn Morning Show” in April. He previously worked at WKBU from from 2008-11 with stints in middays and nights and Digital Media Manager. He later served as PD at Rock “99X” KTUX Shreveport, “Fox 102.3” WMFX Columbia SC, Alternative “Modern Rock 98.7” WRMR Wilmington NC, and Classic Rock 96.5 WKLR Richmond VA before returning to New Orleans to program Cumulus Media’s Alternative “Alt 92.3” and Country “Nash-FM 106.1” WRKN from 2017 to 2020. Cannell says, “Have headphones, will travel”. He can be reached at Gonzo931@gmail.com.

Norfolk

Charles Black departs as afternoon host “95.7 R&B” WVKL after over two decades with the station. Black posted, “Every journey must come to an end. After over 20 plus years the best job I’ve ever had will be a pleasant memory. If you enjoyed any tiny part of the last two decades, THANK YOU. I really loved our time together . May God continue to enrich your life , and remember DON’T BLOCK YOUR BLESSING.”

Ken Carson exits as Production and Imaging Director after a sixteen year run. Carson said, “16 years is a long time to spend with the same employer, especially when you’re used to moving from town-town up and down the dial. Now as I close the book on my final chapter as an Audacy production and imaging Yaweh, I think about all the co-workers and clients who have passed through my studio. In 40 years we have gone from records and reels to an ipod with a big antenna. What hasn’t changed is how much fun I’ve had and how hard I’ve laughed with some of my favorite people. Word is that one of the big Audacy investors is the guy who created “Five Hour Energy.” Maybe they can stock the vending machines with some of that to keep the industry that I still love alive for a little longer.”

Pittsburgh

Elista departs as MD/midday host at Hot AC “100.7 Star” WBZZ. As part of a longer post online she shared, “Growing up in the small town of Oil City, I always loved visiting the Steel City. It was the first place I had on my list in a journal when I was on air at a station in the center of the state with carpets on the walls. That’s where I fell in love with radio. I fell so hard that it became all I wanted to do. Eat. Sleep. Radio. From State College, PA to Parkersburg, WV, to Pittsburgh, I’ve had the honor to hit the airwaves and connect with listeners. It’s been an absolute joy talking with so many amazing people on and off the mic.” Elista can be reached at elistasb@gmail.com.

Malaysia Meador exits as midday host at Hip Hop/R&B “WAMO 107.3” 660 WAMO. Malaysia joined WAMO as an intern in 2020 and rose to middays in February 2022.

Rochester

Bo Jaxon is out as part of the “Bee Morning Coffee Club” at Country 92.5 WBEE. Jaxon joined WBEE in July 2023 from Cumulus’ “Cat Country 95.1” KATC Colorado Springs where he served as PD/morning host. Jaxon has also served as OM of SummitMedia Springfield MO and PD/morning host of Country 94.7 KTTS, PD/morning host at “92.5 The Wolf” KWOF Denver and PD of Hot AC “Mix 100” KIMN Denver and AC 95.1 KBBY Ventura CA. He can be reached at djbojaxon@gmail.com.

Wichita

Greg ‘Hitman’ Williams departs as Brand Manager/morning host of Rhythmic CHR “Power 93.5” KDGS and Brand Manager of Classic Hits 103.7 KEYN just shy of his 25th anniversary with the station preceded by a sixteen year run at CHR 107.3 KKRD. His farewell post stated, “To the lifelong supporters of my career, it is with a sad heart that I am making this post. I am no longer with Power 93.5 and KEYN. I was a part of my company (Audacy) massive layoffs yesterday. I am eternally grateful that each of you have allowed me to be a part of your lives on Power 93.5 for the last 25 years. Even more of you have been with me from the very star. This is not the end. It is the start of new beginnings.” Williams can be reached at gregthehitman@gmail.com.

Wilkes-Barre

Dan ‘Fishboy’ Breymeier exits as Music Director and night host after 26 years at the station. Breymeier wrote, “For the last 25+ years I have had the privilege to do what most never get a chance to and fulfill a dream of mine since I was a child and be apart of the biggest and best radio station in NEPA 98.5 WKRZ . Earlier today I was let go due to staff reduction and layoffs. I was extremely blessed to be able to talk to all of you every night. I thank you for listening and letting me be apart of your lives. With that said this isn’t the end just starting a new chapter. Off to bigger and better things which I know will be right around the corner. In the meantime I will be busy chasing my beautiful daughter Bella around the house and taking even more direct orders from my wonderful wife Monica Breymeier. Once again thank you for giving this NEPA Native 26 amazing years!”

National

Ryan Gilbert departs as a a digital content producer after three years with previous stints at NBC Sports and NHL.com. He writes, “Some personal news: I was unfortunately impacted by the layoffs at Audacy. I’m incredibly proud of my work and what I accomplished there in my nearly three years, and have nothing but the best for everyone I worked with. I was able to sharpen my skills while adding new ones along the way. I’m now a free agent and looking to hit the ground running. I’m open to any full-time, part-time, or freelance roles writing, editing, producing, and finding new ways to engage audiences as I take the next step in my career. Please feel free to reach out if you know of any opportunities.”

Rachel Williamson exits as President of Local Sales and Innovation. Williamson moved into that role in December 2023 after serving as Regional President for Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. She previously was President at Cox Media’s Gamut digital advertising service, Director of Digital Revenue Development for Cox Media Group, Director of National Sales for Cumulus Media, a Senior Account Executive for Nielsen and worked in sales for Forever Broadcasting in Bowling Green KY and Cox Radio in Louisville.

The names reported on Thursday include:

Baltimore

Priestly exits afternoons at Hot AC “Mix 106.5” WWMX after 18 years with the station. Priestly previously programmed SiriusXM’s “20 on 20”, “Pop2K” and “90s on 9”, hosted nights at CHR “B102.7” WXYV Baltimore, and has worked part-time at WHTZ New York and WIHT Washington DC. He wrote, “It’s with a heavy heart and enormous gratitude, I regret to say, as of today the Priestly on Mix 106.5 radio show, program, experience? Whatever it was…is no more. Thank you soo much and please know I love you and appreciate your company and permission to be apart of your lives. Till we meet again…”

Boston

David O’Leary exits as morning host at AC “Magic 106.7” WMJX after 20 years. O’Leary posted, “After 20 marvelous years at MAGIC 106.7, my time there has come to an end. (Broadcasting is an exciting and often unpredictable industry, and the company is making some cutbacks.) I’m absolutely fine, and excited about what’s ahead for me. To all my Magic colleagues, ESPECIALLY Sue Tabb and Kendra the Entertainer, I’ll miss you, but am incredibly proud of our time together and the great work we did on the air. 💙 I’m excited for what’s ahead!” O’Leary has been heard in Boston since 1981 with previous stints at WBCN, WBOS, and WXKS-FM.

Erin O’Malley departs middays at Hot AC “Mix 104.1” WWBX after 24 years. O’Malley previously worked at KKRZ Portland, KXTE Las Vegas, and WDRV Pittsburgh” She tells us, “I have worked for and with the BEST people in the industry. Jon Zellner, Tommy Austin, Mike Stern, Gene Romano, Chris Shebel. But my life forever changed when Greg Strassell & Mark Hannon brought me to Boston. Here, I have gotten married, had a son whose life was saved by Children’s Hospital (the place we raised millions for through our Mix 104.1 radiothon long before he was born!) and brought my listeners through my breast cancer journey. I still get daily emails from women who thank me for sharing my story because it made them check themselves & some found cancer. I never imagined, as a 12 year old girl who just wanted to be on the radio, that I could save someone’s life one day. How blessed I was to work for Mike Thomas, Steve Salhany. People say your job isn’t your life, but if you do radio right, they’re intertwined. I won a Gracie Award & I truly believe it’s because I’ve genuinely shared my life with them. And what a joy it’s been.” She can be reached at erinomalley2@gmail.com.

Detroit

Aricka McCauley resigned from middays at Classic Hits 104.3 WOMC. McCauley joined the Audacy Detroit cluster in 2019 and has served as a traffic reporter and hosted weekends at Country 99.5 WYCD before moving to middays at WOMC in 2020. She has also held roles at stations including WDRQ Detroit, WRSR Flint, WQHK Fort Wayne, and WNDV-FM South Bend. McCauley shared, “It’s been great working with the FM stations inside of these walls. I started at WYCD Saturday nights and moved to WOMC when the pandemic hit. Things didn’t go as planned and work from home became a permanent staple. I love radio yes, but not practicing my skill in studio and not connecting with my audience took out why I got into radio.. Live and local. Thanks for being here with me though so much of my life ( too much has happened in almost 6 years) This is not goodbye but see you around and hopefully if I can stay positive, and share some good news in the future.”

Greensboro

Dale O’Brian exits as morning host at Country “93.1 The Wolf” WPAW-FM. O’Brian originally joined the station in 2016 and previously served as Program Director. During his career, O’Brian has also programmed WBTS Atlanta, WNNF Cincinnati, WKSI Greensboro, WCDA and WMXL Lexington, and WWZZ Washington DC.

Charley McCain exits as producer/co-host of the “Get Up Show” on Variety Hits “98.7 Simon” WSMW after eighteen years at the cluster. McCain has previously worked at WEND/WRFX Charlotte, WKZQ Myrtle Beach, WARQ Columbia, and WPAW Greensboro.

Houston

Adam Spolane departs as Astros reporter and weekend/fill-in host at “Sports Radio 610” KILT after 12 years. He posted, “My time at SportsRadio 610 has come to an end. Loved every minute of the 12 years I was there, grateful for the people I got to work with, and proud of the work that I did. Thank you to everyone that listened, read, and followed over the years.”

Kansas City

The Johnny Dare Morning Show exits Rock 98.9 KQRC after 32 years. The team will have one final show on Friday, March 7.

Brian ‘Ponch’ Hudgens and Nikki Vivas exit as morning hosts at Hot AC “99.7 The Point” KZPT and afternoon hosts at “Y98” KYKY St. Louis. The duo joined KZPT in August 2018. Hudgens is best known for his 17 year run in mornings at Steel City Media CHR “Mix 93.3” KMXV, the final nine where he also served as Program Director, until his exit in August 2016. Vivas joins hosted middays at Cumulus CHR “95.7 The Vibe” KCHZ and also served as a traffic reporter for KMBC-TV Kansas City and Promotions & Marketing Director for KMXV.

Las Vegas

J Love departs as Brand Manager and midday host of Hot AC “Mix 94.1” KMXB after a 13 year run at the station. Love previously served as PD of KNEV/KWYL Reno and WWKX Providence, APD of KSCF San Diego, Music Director of KMVQ San Francisco, and APD/MD of WKQI Detroit, WEZB New Orleans, and WFBC-FM Greenville. He can be reached at jloveb971@gmail.com.

Minneapolis

BringMeTheNews reports that News/Talk 830 WCCO will eliminate local programming in evenings outside of Minnesota Twins baseball with the exits of current 6-9pm hosts Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs. Lake originally joined WCCO in 2019 to host late nights. He previously hosted nights at iHeartMedia Sports “100.3 KFAN” KFXN-FM Minneapolis and middays at Audacy’s 610 KCSP Kansas City.

New Orleans

Thomas ‘Jammer’ Naylor exits as Regional VP/Programming and PD of CHR “B97” WEZB after an over two decade run. Naylor has also spent time at KYLZ/KKSS Albuquerque, WEDJ Charlotte, KWID Las Vegas, WABB Mobile, WWKX Providence, WZOK Rockford, and KWWWV San Luis Obispo during his career. Naylor can reached at Thomasjammernaylor@gmail.com.

Mark Menard departs as web content writer and contributor to News/Talk 870 WWL after nineteen years. Menard, who previously was a weekend/fill-in Sports host on the station, shared, “Well, after surviving several rounds of company-wide layoffs, it was my turn on the chopping block today. 19 years at Entercom/Audacy comes to an end, and I’m looking for the next step. If you know anyone who needs a pretty darn good writer, point them in my direction, will ya?”

New York

Annie Leamy departs as morning co-host at Classic Hits 101.1 WCBS-FM after just over two years. She previously spent three years in mornings at iHeartMedia AC “Q92.1” WRNQ Poughkeepsie NY, six years as part of the “Todd & Jayde” morning show on Cumulus Hot AC 95.5 WPLJ New York and was part of morning shows at CHRs “K104” WSPK and “96.1 Kiss-FM” WPKF Poughkeepsie. She posted, “Hey Friends! My time at WCBSFM has come to an end. It was a fantastic run. To those of you I connected with THANK YOU! We did some incredible things for the community because of you. My first day I was so shocked to see we were next to a UPS headquarters. My Dad loved CBSFM and worked UPS for 40 years. It was like it happened for a reason. I got to say hi to him every morning when I walked into work. Today i said goodbye. I poured my heart and soul into it, had a baby along the way and made some great memories. ❤️”

Marc Ernay exits as Sports Director and morning sportscaster at News 1010 WINS. Ernay joined WINS in 2001 and has been in his current roles since 2012. He concurrently held roles as an update anchor for Westwood One and CBS Sports Radio during his tenure and previously worked at Metro Networks and WBBR New York.

RAMP reports Dermot O’Neil departs as Imaging and Production Director of WCBS-FM where he has been since 2008. He can be reached at Dermot123@gmail.com.

Philadelphia

RAMP reports that Trey Morgan departs as afternoon host at Classic Hits “Big 98.1” WOGL and weekend host at Hot AC “New 102.7” WNEW New York. Morgan joined WOGL in June 2022 after previously hosting afternoons at WNEW when it was “Fresh 102.7“. Morgan also has previously co-hosted mornings at Cumulus Country “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX Dallas, was Assistant Music Director and late night host at CHR “Z100” WHTZ New York and was APD/MD/Midday host at “Alt 98.7” KYSR Los Angeles and has worked on-air at stations including “Kiss 108” Boston, “DC 101” Washington DC, “98.9 Kiss-FM” Louisville, and “KC 101” New Haven. He can be reached at treymorgan@me.com.

Portland

Jaime ‘JT’ Tanchyk departs as Brand Manager of Hot AC “Bella 105” KRSK and afternoon host at Country “99.5 The Wolf” KWJJ-FM. He joined the cluster in February 2020 as KRSK’s APD/MD/afternoon host and rose to Brand Manager last June. He previously served as APD/midday host at Rhythmic Hot AC “Hot 103.7” KHTP Seattle as ‘Tanch’ from 2014 until November 2021 after beginning his career in Albany NY with stints as night host at Rhythmic “Jamz 96.3” WAJZ and APD/nights at CHR “Fly 92” WFLY. He then moved back to WAJZ as Program Director and would also program AAA “104.9 The Peak” WZMR, 90s Hits “105.7 Crush-FM” WQSH and Hip Hop “Hot 99.1” WQSH-HD2 during his time in the market, while also hosting weekends at CHR “103.3 Amp Radio” WODS Boston. Tanchyk said, “As sad as days like these are, it’s radio that lead me 3,000 miles away from home where I would meet my wife and some of the best friends a guy could ask for. I have so much to be grateful for, and I wouldn’t have any of it if it weren’t for radio and my mentors, so thank you to Dave Richards, Mike Preston, Kim Martinez, Scott Roddy and Steve Salhany. I’m forever thankful for the opportunities.” He can be reached at tanchradio@gmail.com.

Tim Taylor is out as afternoon host at Classic Rock 92.3 KGON. Taylor returned to KGON last March as he previously worked there in the late 1990s and served as Assistant Program Director from 2011-2020. He hosted afternoons at Country “99.5 The Wolf” KWJJ from 2011 to 2020 and again from January 2022 until moving back to KGON. He has also spent time in the market at 80s Hits “Mix 107.5” KVMX and Christian AC “104.1 The Fish” KFIS-FM. Taylor can be reached at tim.taylor1@comcast.net.

Joe ‘Jeetz’ Reder departs as co-host of “Terry Boyd’s World” in mornings at Classic Rock 92.3 KGON. Jeetz previously programmed 94.7 KZND Anchorage AK, morning show producer at Rhythmic AC “Hot 103.7” KHTP Seattle, afternoon host at “Rock 98.9” KVRQ Seattle and co-hosted mornings at “X107.5” KXTE Las Vegas.

San Diego

Annie Heilbrunn and Craig Elsten exit as midday hosts on Sports “97.3 The Fan” KWFN. The duo joined the station in January 2024. Heilbrunn has served as a reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune since 2009 and was with Fox Sports San Diego from 2012 until its shutdown last year serving as host of multiple programs including “Padres Social Hour”, “Football Night in San Diego”, and “Overtime With Annie” as well as field reporter for San Diego Padres game broadcasts. Elsten previously worked at “Xtra Sports 690” XETRA Tijuana and successors 1150 KXTA Los Angeles and 1360 KLSD San Diego from 1996 to 2009, “Mighty 1090” XEPRS from 2012 to 2018, has held multiple roles covering the Padres, San Diego State University, the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, and MASL’s San Diego Sockers including management positions with the Sockers.

Country Aircheck reports that Greg Ranieri has exited as Assistant Brand Manager and Music Director for 103.7 KSON San Diego and “99.5 The Wolf” KWJJ Portland and 9am-1pm host at KSON. Ranieri previously worked at KSON from 2014 until 2020 rising from Programming Assistant to MD and APD/MD before returning in May 2023. After starting his career as an intern at “Wired 96.5” WRDW-FM Philadelphia, Ranieri would rise to weekend/fill-in host before moving to “Q101” WJDQ Jackson MS as Music Director and midday host. He would then program CHR “Now 93.7” KTMT-FM, Classic Rock 95.7 KBOY, and AC 101.9 KCMX Medford OR prior to joining KSON.

St. Louis

The entire airstaff has been let go from Hip Hop “Hot 104.1” WHHL ahead of an expected format change.

Wilson Truong exits after 20 months as a digital content producer.

Wichita

‘J.R. Cruz’ Gonzalez has exited as morning host at Classic Hits 103.7 KEYN. Cruz joined KEYN last June but RAMP reports he has been mostly off the air since November while undergoing kidney dialysis and open heart surgery. He shared on Facebook, “I hate to break it to you but it is a heavy heart that Audacy (KEYN) and I have parted ways all due to the medical issues I am dealing with. I’m sorry I didn’t get to address this in the air but thank you if you listened to The Morning Cruz’ I am making plans to head back home to Houston to rehab and recover. only God knows the plans He has for me. Plans for me to prosper and a future. – Jeremiah 29:1. Thank you all for listening and see you when I see you! Remember, you don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great!!!” He previously hosted afternoons at WRSA-FM Huntsville AL and worked in Wichita at Rhythmic CHR “Power 93.5” KDGS from 2001 to 2007. Gonzalez can be reached at jrgonzalezradio@gmail.com.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA

Jonathan Alcantara exits as PD/afternoon host at Spanish Tropical “Mega 102.3” WMQX. Prior to the launch of the station in October 2023, Alcantara leased an HD subchannel from Audacy to feed translators as “Mega 95“.

National

Anna McMichael-Kane departs as SVP/Executive Creative Director after over seven years with the company. She previously served as a Brand Development, Creative and Design Consultant for Univision. She wrote on LinkedIn, “Friends, colleagues, and creative partners, it’s been my absolute pleasure collaborating with the talented individuals at Audacy for 7 years, building a top-tier challenger brand from scratch. Today marks a new chapter as I explore fresh opportunities to do what I do best: craft and guide exceptional in-house creative teams, elevate design standards, dig deep into all aspects of business to infuse brand strategies with relevance and vibrancy, and execute award-winning work with innovative thinkers. I’m ready for the next adventure.”

Nick Ashooh departs as co-host “BetMGM Tonight” on BetMGM Network and weekend host on “106.7 The Fan” WJFK-FM Washington DC. Ashooh has previously held roles as host and Production Director for Red Zebra Broadcasting Washington where he was part of the Washington Redskins pregame show, update anchor at SiriusXM, weekend host for Fox Sports Radio, and hosted “DC Sports Live” on NBC Sports Washington. He shared, “I too am a part of what’s happened at Audacy today. My time is up. I came over looking to build something new, and I loved starting a network with BetQL/BetMGM and I’m so grateful for the time I spent there. I worked with some really smart people and I’m damn grateful for that.”

Lucy Burdge departs her role as a host of “The Daily Tip” and digital content producer for the BetMGM Network. She moved to the sports betting network in 2020 after previously serving as a writer and producer for WEEI Boston from 2017-2020. She posted, “After 10 years with Audacy, today was my last day. I am deeply grateful for all of the opportunities, experiences and mostly the wonderful people I worked with in the past decade and I’m looking forward to what’s next.

Joe Cingrana departs as National Sr. Content Producer and Asst. Managing Editor for Music and Entertainment after a combined 20 years at CBS Radio and Audacy with the last five years in the national role after spending fifteen years leading local content, on-air reports, and social media production in the New York cluster. He tells us, “I will dearly miss every single person who I had the pleasure of working with over the past two decades. I am currently open for work and ready to hit the ground running.” Cinagra can be reached at j.cingrana@gmail.com or on social media at @twostepprocess.

Dan Edwards departs as Market Operations Manager managing strategy for local stations and project managed corporate initiatives. Edwards originally joined the company in 2020 as Digital Content Manager for Audacy Minneapolis. He’s previously held roles as Programming Assistant and morning show producer for Northern Lights Broadcasting’s “96.3 K-Twin” KTWN-FM Minneapolis, Music Coordinator for the Minnesota Twins, programmed WRTS Erie and KKCT Bismarck ND and held on-air and production roles at multiple Twin Cities television stations. He can be reached at Danedwardsradio@gmail.com.

Tarrah Gibbons is out as Senior Platform Content Strategist after a four and a half year run with the company. She joined Audacy in 2019 as a digital content producer before rising to her now-former position in July 2022. Gibbons previously held digital content roles at television stations in Chicago, Lincoln NE and Syracuse. She wrote, “Today, I bid farewell to an era as I announce that I am a part of the recent workforce reduction at Audacy, Inc. It’s been an incredible six years! I’m not sure what’s next professionally, but I’m filled with gratitude for my time alongside talented, kind and hard-working colleagues who achieved great things with me over the years.”

Matthew Horner exits as content producer on BetMGM Network posting, “Unfortunately, I was another add to the company wide @Audacy layoffs today. I can’t thank @DanielKarpuc, @LucilleBurdge, and @KateConstable enough for helping me grow as a writer, podcaster, and on-air guest the past three years. DMs are open, email in bio for opportunities!” He can be reached at Matt.e.horner@gmail.com.

Dan Karpuc departs as Director of Digital Content and Retention for BetMGM Network. He posted, “After 6 years at BetQL & then Audacy after our acquisition, I was part of today’s layoffs. I’m not sure what’s next professionally, but I’m so grateful for my time w/ @LucilleBurdge, @Sharp_Side_ & @KateConstable & other great colleagues! The best is yet to come.”

Spencer Ray posts, “First time being laid off from a job today, definitely sucks. Appreciated working for @audacy but I am now a free agent with a lot of experience in digital audio.”

Dave Savage exits as Senior Director of Activation with Audacy’s Central Team. Savage joined then CBS Radio Rochester in 2001 holding local marketing, promotions and events roles before moving to the national team in 2020. Savage told RadioInsight, “It’s been quite a journey for me, starting as an Intern in Rochester, NY in 2001 and closing out my Audacy career as Sr. Director of Activation. I have learned and been a part of every facet of the event & marketing business and the experience and life long friends that I will take with me is by far the best part. I can’t wait to see what is next, and that makes me excited!” Dave can be reached at dave.savage.events@gmail.com.

Other members of the national team members to exit were Graphic Designer/Video Editor Sophie Pratt, System Account Manager Bailey Dotson, and Regional Talent Acquisition, HR & Payroll Citlaly Bastian.