{"id":735276,"date":"2026-06-24T18:55:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/iheartmedia-begins-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring-plan\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T18:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:55:21","slug":"iheartmedia-begins-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/iheartmedia-begins-layoffs-as-part-of-restructuring-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"iHeartMedia Begins Layoffs as Part of Restructuring Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\tiHeartMedia<\/a> is undergoing staff cuts as the company embarks on the process of restructuring its radio programming.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a memo sent to employees this week, executives outlined a need to speed up the sales process after building new tech capabilities over the past few years. The memo does not detail the exact number of employees impacted, and iHeartMedia declined to comment on the number, but reports <\/a>have put it in the dozens.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe move also comes after iHeartMedia announced a cost-saving plan that is meant to lead to $50 million of annualized cost savings. The plan, announced in May, was set to begin in the second half of 2026, and comes in addition to the $100 million of previously announced savings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe also know that our sellers need faster and easier to use information about our programming, talent and audiences.\u00a0Faster is better, and that\u2019s the goal of our changes. With that in mind, we\u2019ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We\u2019re now moving to scale this app<\/a>roach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders,\u201d chief programming officer Tom Poleman and Multiplatform Group CEO Ann Marie Licata wrote in the memo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWhile we will be creating new roles to support our future needs, we also recognize that some colleagues and existing positions will be impacted as part of these changes.\u00a0 We have given this a great deal of thought and do not take this step lightly; we are deeply grateful for the contributions of those affected, and we\u2019re committed to supporting them through this transition,\u201d the memo continues.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tThe full memo is below:<\/p>\n

\n\tHi all,<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tAs the number one company in audio,\u00a0our business\u00a0model<\/u>\u00a0is to build engaged relationships with listeners and then monetize those relationships.\u00a0\u00a0Our business\u00a0success<\/u>\u00a0is built on putting our listeners and our communities first \u2013 and in support of that mission, we\u2019re now taking an important step that will move us further into the future:\u00a0\u00a0Evolving how we program our stations to reward and develop our leading and up-and-coming talent.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tWhat sets us apart as a company is our dedication to creating new opportunities for our top personalities,\u00a0making sure \u2018Guaranteed Human\u2019 is at the core of everything we do.\u00a0\u00a0Real voices and real talent strengthen our real connection and commitment to our communities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tWe also know that our sellers need faster and easier to use information about our programming, talent and audiences.\u00a0\u00a0Faster is better, and that\u2019s the goal of our changes. With that in mind, we\u2019ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both\u00a0deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us\u00a0and\u00a0improve\u00a0the support we provide to our sellers. We\u2019re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tThese moves are designed to:<\/em><\/p>\n

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