CBS News Retires Iconic Radio News Service After 95 Years
CBS News is shutting down its legendary radio news division, marking the end of a near-century-old era in broadcast journalism. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring at the network.
CBS News has announced the end of its storied radio news service, a move that will bring a close to nearly a century of broadcast journalism history. The decision is part of a broader round of layoffs at the network, as CBS News continues to adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape.
The CBS Radio News service, which began operations in September 1927, was a precursor to the entire CBS network and has long been a fixture of American airwaves. For decades, its top-of-the-hour news roundups have been delivered to around 700 stations across the United States.
However, the rise of digital and streaming media has fundamentally changed the way consumers access news and information. CBS News executives have determined that maintaining a dedicated radio news division is no longer a sustainable business model in the current environment.
Source: NPR
