"The last thing I'm worried about are ticket sales. I'd rather play a part in helping someone learn a few things, and making a valuable connection to get back on their feet."
"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."
"My heart aches for the people, my friends, and for my colleagues. For the people that made the station what it is. The people that lost their jobs yesterday as corporate came down with a mandate of the layoffs. People that worked incredibly hard to give you listeners a product."
iHeartMedia has begun a round of layoffs that includes management and sales departments throughout the company.
If you or someone you know is affected,...
"I didn’t come into this with any selfish expectations. It’s about doing good stuff, great content, a little different because I think we’re fatigued by the stuff you turn on radio"
"It seems incredibly unfair. I gave my heart and soul to those broadcasts and felt like I was completely prepared every night, and hopefully sounded OK"
"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."