Rogers Sports & Media lays off dozens of workers in audio business | CBC News

Rogers Sports & Media says it has laid off a few dozen employees in its audio business, citing uncertainty in the advertising market.

“With the radio industry continuing to feel the pressure of an uncertain advertising market, we made some difficult but necessary changes in our audio business impacting roles in several markets,” a spokesperson for Rogers Sports & Media said in an email on Tuesday.

There will be no station closures and the company has no plans to curtail programming or podcasts, which will continue to serve their audiences, the spokesperson said.

“We recognize and thank the team members who are leaving us for their dedication to our listeners and advertisers.”

In a Nov. 13 news release, Rogers Sports & Media said it was home to the “largest ad supported audio network” in Canada, with a reach of eight million Canadians each month.