Doug Abernathy To Exit Position As Audacy Regional President

Doug Abnernathy exiting Audacy

Doug Abernethy, a longtime Regional President at Audacy, announced his departure from the company on Wednesday, with his final day set for May 9, 2025. Audacy confirmed the exit.

Abernarthy who has been with Audacy for over a decade, originally joining when it was known as Entercom. His departure marks the latest in a series of executive changes at Audacy following its emergence from bankruptcy in 2024 and a broader leadership shakeup.

Abernethy shared the news with Audacy staff via an internal memo on March 26, writing, “It has been a privilege to work alongside you during the past ten-plus years with the company, and for some, my 36 years in the industry.” 

He most recently oversaw the Austin cluster while holding regional oversight for markets including Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, Greensboro, Greenville-Spartanburg, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Norfolk, Phoenix, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, St. Louis, San Francisco, Seattle, and Wichita. His tenure at Audacy began in April 2015 when he joined to lead the Miami-Fort Lauderdale station group, later rising to Regional Vice President in March 2021 after relocating to Austin, Texas.

Before Audacy, Abernethy was Regional Vice President for Urban One from October 2004, managing its Dallas and Houston stations. His move to Audacy in 2015 marked a return to Texas, where he built a reputation for steady leadership. 

His exit follows other recent departures at Audacy, including Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin, Chief Digital Officer J.D. Crowley, and General Counsel Andrew S's departure was announced alongside the appointment of Kelli Turner as permanent President and CEO on March 17, 2025, signaling a strategic overhaul under new ownership led by Soros Fund Management.

Abernethy gave no specific reason for his exit beyond his own statement about his long career, and no immediate replacement has been named. His announcement coincided with news of Executive Vice President/General Counsel Andrew Sutor’s upcoming departure, indicating further transitions at the company as it navigates a post-bankruptcy landscape.