After decades with Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and the network’s predecessors, Vice President of Programming David Felker has departed the company. It comes amid a new round of consolidation that sees the discontinuation of seven 24/7 syndicated radio formats.
As first reported by Streamline Publishing’s Radio Ink, Westwood One on April 20 ended its Variety Hits Pop, Variety Hits Rock, Hits Now, Classic Hits Gold, Classic Rock X, Rock 2.0, and Good Time Oldies 24/7 syndicated formats.
More than 40 national on-air personalities were reportedly laid off as a result.
Over nearly four decades, Felker served in multiple capacities including syndicated programming, Music Director, Program Director, Operations Manager, and ultimately Vice President of Programming. He confirmed the company’s decision to conclude his employment with Westwood One to Radio Ink.
Felker broadcasting career began in Los Angeles, working in local radio there in 1978. He joined the network in 1987 when it operated as Transtar and remained through multiple evolutions into UniStar, Westwood One, Dial Global, and finally Westwood One under Cumulus Media ownership.
Reflecting on his career, Felker told Radio Ink, “I couldn’t have asked for a better run in the business, working with so many talented, creative, and professional employees, coworkers, and friends.”
