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Is This the Biggest Radio Layoff Ever?
Is iHeartMedia carrying out the biggest layoff in radio history?
The latest round of cuts has eliminated local personalities and programmers across dozens of markets, with the list of affected employees still growing. But how does it compare with the massive Clear Channel layoffs of 2009 and iHeart's cuts in 2020?
In this episode of Archer's Line, Rob Archer looks at the numbers, explains why this round may be unprecedented for on-air talent and programmers, and shares his own experience of being laid off twice by iHeartMedia.
Topics include:
Why the layoffs are still unfolding
The $150…
The skinny
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