"Radio Powerhouse Audacy Files for Chapter 11, Strikes Deal to Slash Debt"
Audacy, a major U.S. radio company and owner of iconic stations like KROQ and KCBS, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which emerged from a merger between Entercom and CBS Radio in 2017, plans to reduce its debt by approximately 80%, from $1.9 billion to $350 million, through a restructuring agreement with its debt holders. Despite the bankruptcy, Audacy expects no operational impact and aims to continue its growth in the audio business, leveraging its multi-platform content and entertainment offerings.