# CBS News Radio

Type: Product

Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/cbs-news-radio
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## Timeline

- **2026-Q2**: Operational Wind-down — Expected timeframe for the full cessation of radio broadcast operations.
- **2026-03-21**: Public Confirmation — News outlets confirm the scale of the cuts and the end of the radio service.
- **2026-03-20**: Layoff Announcement — CBS News internal memo details 6% staff reduction and radio closure.
- **2026**: Service Shutdown — CBS News officially announces the closure of its dedicated radio news service.
- **2017**: Radio Merger — CBS Radio merges with Entercom (now Audacy), though CBS News continues providing content.
- **1938**: World News Roundup Debuts — The iconic news program begins, setting the standard for broadcast journalism.
- **1927**: CBS Radio Founded — The Columbia Broadcasting System begins its radio network operations.

## Recent coverage (3 stories, network-wide)

### CBS News to Cut 6% of Workforce and Shutter Legacy Radio Division
2026-03-21 09:38:43 · Sector: hr · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

CBS News has announced a 6% reduction in its total workforce alongside the complete closure of its historic radio division. The move signals a major strategic pivot toward digital streaming as parent company Paramount Global seeks to streamline operations.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/cbs-news-layoffs-radio-closure-2026

### CBS News Shutters Radio Service: The End of Linear Audio News Dominance
2026-03-20 20:54:15 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 7

CBS News has announced the closure of its nearly century-old radio news service, marking a definitive shift away from traditional terrestrial broadcast. This move forces hundreds of local affiliates to seek new content partners and signals a total pivot toward digital-first audio strategies.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/cbs-news-radio-shutdown-analysis

### CBS News Radio to Shut Down After 97 Years, Signaling End of Linear Audio Era
2026-03-20 18:43:01 · Sector: marketing · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

CBS News Radio, a cornerstone of American broadcast journalism for nearly a century, has announced it will cease operations. This move marks a definitive shift in Paramount Global’s strategy as it pivots away from legacy terrestrial distribution toward digital-first news and streaming platforms.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/cbs-news-radio-shutdown-market-trends

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