On Thursday, employees across the United States at Audacy, received disheartening news as the company implemented a series of layoffs affecting various stations and roles. The cuts, part of a broader restructuring effort, touched numerous markets and personalities, including some high-profile figures in the radio industry.
Among those impacted was David O’Leary, a beloved voice at Boston’s Magic 106.7 (WMJX), who announced his departure after two decades with the station.
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David O'Leary |
Another casualty of the layoffs was Lucy Burdge, a familiar name in Boston media circles. Burdge, who previously worked at sports radio station WEEI before transitioning to a sports betting host role at Audacy’s BetQL network, also saw her time with the company come to an end. In her own social media post, she reflected on her decade-long journey with Audacy. “After 10 years with Audacy, today was my last day,” she wrote. “I am deeply grateful for all of the opportunities, experiences and mostly the wonderful people I worked with in the past decade and I’m looking forward to what’s next.” Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter that spanned multiple platforms and roles within the company.
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Lucy Burdge |
In an official statement, an Audacy spokesperson addressed the workforce reductions, framing them as a strategic necessity. “Audacy has made workforce reductions to ensure a strong and resilient future for the business,” the spokesperson said. “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.” The statement underscored the company’s intent to remain a key player in the industry despite the difficult decisions.
The layoffs come at a time when the media industry as a whole faces mounting pressures, including competition from digital platforms, changing listener habits, and economic uncertainty. For Audacy, which operates over 200 radio stations nationwide and produces podcasts and digital content, the cuts reflect a broader trend of consolidation and cost-cutting. Employees and observers alike have noted the emotional toll of such changes, with veteran broadcasters like O’Leary and Burdge expressing both gratitude for their past and hope for their future, even as the company they leave behind recalibrates its path forward.