A broadcast conglomerate that owns a slew of New England radio stations – including WBZ and WEEI – has announced massive across-the-board budget cuts.
The effect on specific outlets owned by IHeartMedia has yet to fully play out.
The company, moving forward with layoffs and a restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs, has roughly 10,000 employees across the country.
The layoffs include popular WSRS morning host Chris Zito, who airs in Worcester and Springfield, Massachusetts. Zito is out after 15 years.
The company is looking to save $50 million a year in personnel costs, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The latest cuts come in the wake of $100 million of previously-announced savings .
I’m lucky if my radio will get Portland . ( or not ) LOL
What happens in NH , MA , and RI is not really news for me .
I miss “ Humble ( but none the less ) Mighty John” .