Restructuring Underway At iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears another round of restructuring is underway inside iHeartMedia — early yesterday we learned that Johnnie D, PD of Urban 107.5 WGCI/Chicago had exited after nearly eight years as his position is eliminated.

Late yesterday we heard from Rizzo & Jeff, who told us they had been let go from afternoon drive on Hot Talk WAIO (Radio 95.1)/Rochester, NY after a year on the job.

Jeff Daly (right) is the artist formerly known as “Rat,” who was teamed up for years with Josh “Puff” Foreman as “Rat & Puff” in nights at WFLZ/Tampa, afternoons at WIOQ (Q102)/Philadelphia, and mornings on the former WDZH (98.7 AMP Radio)/Detroit. Richard “Rizzo” Deaver (left) was originally with The Todd Show at WPLJ/New Yorkand met Daly when he joined The Rat & Puff Show at WDZH.

Deaver tells RAMP, “This is hard. Budget cuts are a sad reality of this business, and while budget cuts are never easy it was an honor to work with and be entrusted to carry on the legacy of people like Brother Wease. We want to thank Bob, Tias, Zakk and Jeff Hurley for supporting us. We worked every day because we love it and we know this is the kind of show that is the future of radio. Content, new revenue, multi-skilled talent bringing radio back to those who feel we’ve abandoned it is our core mission. One of our career highlights was winning the digital influencers of the year in the biggest media company in the world and we look forward to being able to bring that kind of show, that pure passion and talent and next level ideas and execution to a company in the very near future.”

Long story short: Rizzo & Jeff are now available. Check out their demo online and call 917-204-5688.

• If you or a colleague has been downsized as a result of this restructuring, please email Kevin@RAMP247.com so we can publicize your availability.