Cumulus to require furloughs

News from Radio & Records reports that Cumulus broadcasting will be requiring furloughs. In a cost saving move, the company is requiring all full and part time employees to take 5 consecutive days off without pay. The furlough will not count towards earned vacation time and must take place between May 1st and June 30th. Cumulus owns several Youngstown area stations including Y-103 (WYFM 102.9 – Classic Rock), K-105 (WQXK 105.1 – Country), Hot 101 (WHOT 101.1 – CHR), 96.7 The River (WLLF – AC), Real Rock 104 (WWIZ 103.9 – Alternative / New Rock), WSOM 600 – Standards, WPIC 790 – News Talk and WBBW 1240 – ESPN Sports.