iHeartMedia has initiated another round of layoffs across its radio division, impacting employees in markets nationwide as the company restructures its programming strategy.
According to reports, the cuts began June 23 and continued throughout the week, affecting on-air personalities, programmers, and longtime staff members. In a memo to employees, Multiplatform Group CEO Ann Marie Licata and Chief Programming Officer Tom Poleman said the company is evolving how it programs stations to better develop talent and improve efficiency.
The executives emphasized that “Guaranteed Human” remains central to iHeartMedia’s approach, while noting that new technology capabilities will allow the company to scale operations more effectively. “Faster is better, and that’s the goal of our changes,” the memo stated…