DOWNSIZING – Page 22 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Morning Pros On The Loose

• COVID-19-related cuts have come to Go Media Alternative KQGO (GO 96.3)/Minneapolis, resulting in the unfortunate exit of morning guys

• RAMP has become aware of more downsizing at Entercom San Diego — the latest casualty is the last man standing

• RAMP has been informed by Jeff McCarthy, VP of Programming for Midwest Communications, that, “Due to COVID-19, we regretfully announce

• The worsening COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc upon the financial well-being of radio groups. And because of that,

• Cumulus Media is formally instituting a 3% reduction in its workforce, effective immediately. We understand that this reduction includes

• Nielsen Holdings plc today announced what is described as “a broad-based optimization plan to drive permanent cost savings and

• Pittsburgh radio fixture Scott Alexander is now a free agent, as he exits as morning personality at Forever Media’s

• Ryan Patrick is now an in-demand free agent as a round of restructuring has led to his unscheduled exit

• Public radio continues to get financially hammered by ongoing COVID-19-related issues. On the heels of major cutbacks at Chicago

• The ongoing financial stress caused by the deadly coronavius pandemic has created some deep cuts at Minnesota Public Radio