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Friday, October 11th, 2024
 
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More on the cuts at KADN

BY ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

Happy Friday, Acadiana business news readers. Let's get to the headlines. 

The job cuts at KADN this week were part of about 150 that were let go across the company, reports indicate.

The 19 employees let go at the Lafayette station on Tuesday were apparently the largest cut among all the Allen Media Group properties, a source indicated, as the industry continues to struggle with declining ad revenue.

Here's a stat that paints a not-so-good picture: 52% of TV stations that responded to a survey by The Radio Television Digital News Association and Syracuse University indicated they were operating at a profit. 

Read the full story here. 

Have a great weekend and thanks for reading. 

 
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