iHeartMedia is continuing the layoffs that started last week into this week and a fourth day.
Here are the latest we currently know of. Check back throughout the day for updates. If you are affected, reach out to jeff@barrettmedia.com
Louis Kaplan, SVP/Programming in Ft. Myers, FL, is out after 22 years with the company. Kaplan was previously with WLTM and WMAX/Atlanta prior to moving to Ft. Myers.
John Lund exits as SVP/Programming for Panama City and Tallahassee. He spent ten years in the market.
“Dr. Darrius” Summers is out as PM Driver at Hip Hop WJLB/Detroit. On social media, he said, “Detroit Radio has been my life professionally for the last 25 years. Thank you all for listening/sharing some of life’s most precious occasions. One of my most proudest moments was unifying our city with a day-of-our-own to celebrate … #313Day”
Doug Kramer is out as the morning host at Alternative KDJE (100.3 The Edge)/Litte Rock, AR. He had just joined the station this past April. He wrote, “Friday was my last day with 100.3 The Edge. This budget cut feels a little different. I really was having a great time with my old roommate Kevin Cruise, and Robyn fit so naturally with us. I looked forward to work every morning. More importantly my family really benefited from this new schedule. Working back in local radio allowed me to scale back doing events so I could be more present with Tiff and the boys. Over the last year we made the decision for me to only focus on doing events on Fridays and Saturdays, then out of nowhere this opportunity comes along that gives me the freedom to be home on Friday nights. What a blessing, it helped my family and I had fun every morning. I guess that’s why this stings so much. Without going too deep, the way this show was created and using technology really helped with our family. We don’t talk about this much but Tiff has MS and it can be challenging. We have to manage her energy to make sure she doesn’t get any new lesions on her spinal cord or brain, and to care for her when she does have problems. This seemed like it was a blessing, I actually work less hours, be with the family more, and have fun on the air. I will be fine, WE will be fine, but this one gutted me. I still have my 9 radio affiliates that carry my show, and I will still DJ events, but man, doing a morning show in my home town felt right.”
Gina Ferraro leaves the PD spot at WZDA (New Country 103.9)/Dayton, OH. She had been with the station since May 2022.
Sarah Quinn exits the Greensboro NC cluster where she served as Marketing Director and middays on Top 40 WMKS (Hits 100.3) She can be reached here.
“Gossip Greg” Hill is out as night host at Top 40 KHFI-FM (96.7 KISS FM)/Austin. He can be reached at here.
