Emily Boldon left her Brand Manager job at Audacy’s WSTR (Star 94) in Atlanta. Corporate restructuring drove her exit.
What We Know: Boldon took the role in April 2025. She managed Star for just nine months. Previously, she spent 15 months at Cox Media Group Atlanta. There, she led operations for CMG Atlanta and directed content for AC and Hot AC formats. Before that, Boldon spent two decades at Cumulus Media, programming WWLI (Lite Rock 105) in Providence. She rose to VP of AC Formats and Stratus Music Scheduling before departing in March 2022.
What’s at Stake: Regional programmers now oversee Star 94. This move reflects Audacy’s push for operational efficiency. Importantly, it signals a shift toward centralized decision-making over local autonomy. Consequently, the change could affect on-air consistency and market responsiveness.
What Remains Unclear: Audacy hasn’t named the regional programmer taking over Star. Meanwhile, the full restructuring scope affecting other stations remains unknown. Additionally, details about further WSTR staffing changes haven’t surfaced.
What It Means: This decision reflects broader industry consolidation trends. Major broadcasters continue cutting management layers to reduce costs. Similarly, talented executives like Boldon may increasingly pursue consulting or independent opportunities.
Interested parties can reach Boldon at emilyboldon1@gmail.com.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.