Cumulus Media denies reports that it eliminated the entire staff of its Cumulus Podcast Network amid a new round of layoffs across its broadcast, network and digital operations as the company continues financial restructuring.
A company spokesperson said Cumulus “made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles as part of a broader organizational realignment,” but stressed that the podcast network “is operating in full force,” with dozens of employees still handling production, content acquisition, operations and monetization.
The company reaffirmed its commitment to the podcast network, its podcasters, partners and advertisers.
The cuts include Senior Vice President of Marketing and Podcasting Carolyn Chauncey, who had overseen the network’s day-to-day operations, content acquisition, editorial and production since August 2024. Chauncey was a founding member of the team that launched the network and previously led marketing, audience development and creative services for Westwood One.
Podcasting had been a relative bright spot for Cumulus while broadcast radio revenue declined. In Q3 2025, podcasting revenue rose 15% on a normalized basis even as combined broadcast revenue fell double digits. The next quarter showed a similar pattern, with the company highlighting digital marketing services and podcasting as evidence the business was not simply shrinking, though results were more muted in Q1 2026.
Workforce reductions also affect other areas. Sales and programming positions have been cut in markets including Washington, D.C., Columbia, S.C., Mobile, Ala., and Shreveport, La. High-profile departures include KNBR/San Francisco sports broadcaster and San Francisco 49ers play-by-play voice Greg Papa and co-host Greg Silver.