KBCO lays off Bret Saunders as iHeartMedia cuts employees nationwide
The Denver Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bret Saunders, a longtime morning host at KBCO 97.3 FM, was laid off as part of iHeartMedia's nationwide cost-cutting efforts, ending his 28-year tenure at the station.
- Denise Plante, a notable on-air personality at 106.7 FM KWBL and the first woman inducted into the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame, was also laid off during the restructuring.
- iHeartMedia aims to save up to $50 million through restructuring, which includes layoffs and creating new roles to meet future needs, according to an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
- Despite Saunders' layoff announcement, he remained listed as a host on KBCO’s website as of Wednesday afternoon, and station leadership declined to comment on the layoffs.
- Saunders was well-known for his work on KBCO’s Studio C series and had a long career in radio starting from his teenage years, while Plante expressed gratitude for her years at The Bull and her connection to the country music community.
