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WBUR Announces Buyouts & Layoffs As Part Of Cost Cuts

After initiating contractual buyout offers last month in an attempt to prevent layoffs, Boston University Public News/Talk 90.9 WBUR-FM Boston has stated that despite 24 employees volunteering, they will also lay off four full-time staffers, three part-timers, and eliminate nine vacant positions. WBUR CEO Margaret Low says that four senior managers will take the buyouts […] […]

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Milton Keynes radio station on notice for a fine after second licence breach

1055 The Point in Milton Keynes has been found in breach of its licence for not sticking to its Key Commitments for a second time. The community station, operated by Secklow Sounds CIC, had one complaint made against it to Ofcom for not providing the service it should be. Ofcom said The Point was not […] […]

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The Road To RDNA Week 3: More Panel Highlights

Radiodays North America brings the programming and pro-radio attitude of Radiodays Europe to Toronto on June 2-4, in conjunction with the successful and world-focused Canadian Music Week conference. In the weeks leading to RDNA, we’ll spotlight the topics and people headlining RDNA. Last week, we featured BBC Director of Music Lorna Clarke and three of […] […]

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Layoffs Ongoing At Audacy Today

A round of layoffs is ongoing today at Audacy. No names have come forward yet as being affected, but company sources indicate approximately just under 100 employees will be affected today. We have heard of affected staffers at the company’s News stations and Traffic Weather Information Network affected so far. We will update this story […] […]

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Retro Country Debuts In Corpus Christi

On the heels of launching Classic Hits “Retro 94.7” on Reina Broadcasting’s KBSO Corpus Christi and “Retro Tejano 104.1“ on Radio KCCT Inc’s 1150 KCCT/104.1 K281AV Corpus Christi in January, Ed Ocañas’ Retro Radio LLC has launched a third “Retro” branded station has launched in the market. Claro Communications’ “Brush Country 105.9” KUKA San Diego […] […]