AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AUDACY

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Audacy, a radio broadcasting and communications network, has reduced its workforce in connection with its post-bankruptcy cost reduction initiative.

The reduction in force impacted 300+ employees, including on-air talent, sales, traffic, and management.

According to a spokesperson, “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.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT TEGNA

Tysons Corner, Virginia-based Tegna, a broadcast, digital media, and marketing services company, has announced a cost-cutting initiative that will centralize broadcast services and implement artificial intelligence services.

The centralization plan will impact hundreds of Tegna employees nationwide.

According to executive vice president and chief operating officer of media operations Lynn Beall, "Today, we’re sharing that we’re centralizing our marketing team. This team will share the same goals as stations – growing audience and revenue.

We know this change won’t be easy, but it is a necessary step to becoming more focused, effective, and strategic in our marketing efforts. This will eliminate duplication of work and allow us to apply best practices across the entire organization.

The team will oversee key areas, including the growth of our stations and audience, digital marketing, consumer insights, community engagement, commercial production, and strategic initiatives like sponsorships and sports. This structure will include regional marketing leaders who will oversee multiple stations and markets. We encourage everyone to apply for roles on the new team.

Unfortunately, because not everyone will have a seat in the new structure, we have also created a transition period for marketing employees through mid-January.

We’re very thankful for the hard work and dedication of our marketing teams and the positive impact they’ve made in serving our communities."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SCRIPPS NEWS

Atlanta, Georgia-based Scripps News, a news channel, has announced the closure of its 24/7 national, over-the-air broadcast news channel as the company concentrates on its streaming and digital platforms.

The closure will impact 290 employees.

According to CEO Adam Symson, "Amidst an already difficult linear television advertising marketplace, many brands and agencies have decided that advertising around national news is just too risky for them given the polarized nature of this country, no matter the accolades and credentials a news organization like Scripps receives for its objectivity. I vehemently disagree, but it is hurting Scripps News, along with every other national linear and digital news outlet. The prospects for the necessary revenue growth haven't materialized since the company launched the channel."

"This is not the end of Scripps News as an important part of our company. We expect approximately 50 Scripps News staff members will remain to report for our local news audiences and produce the streaming and digital content, all under the Scripps News brand. We will prioritize field reporting, our strong political coverage, investigative reporting and our digital and social media presence. This company has a long history of national reporting for local audiences, and Scripps News will continue to connect our viewers to the important events and ideas outside of their communities.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?