
Two days after the broadcaster officially closed its Chapter 11 proceedings, David J. Field has stepped down as Audacy President, CEO, and Board Member.
Kelli Turner, a current member of the Audacy Board, has been appointed interim President and CEO effective immediately, while the company begins the search for a permanent successor.
Turner, who joined Audacy’s Board in September 2024, has held executive roles at organizations such as Sun Capital Partners, SESAC Holdings, and Downtown Music Holdings. Her career also includes positions at Time Warner, Martha Stewart Living, and Citigroup. Turner earned her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Field will remain with the company in a new role as Special Advisor to the CEO and the Board.

Field commented, “Since I joined Audacy, then Entercom, we have grown from $10 million in revenues with ten niche radio stations into a $1.2 billion, multi-platform audio leader with one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcast groups, one of the largest podcast networks, and the unrivaled top position in sports audio. With the company in a strong competitive and financial position, now is the optimal time to pass the baton to new leadership. I am deeply proud of our extraordinary team and everything we have accomplished for our listeners, customers, partners, and communities.”
Audacy Board Chairman Michael Del Nin praised Field’s contributions, stating, “David has left an indelible mark on the industry, growing Audacy from a few small radio stations into a scaled multi-platform audio content and entertainment powerhouse. Under David’s dedicated leadership, Audacy has been positioned for long-term success, and we look forward to working with Kelli and the entire team as the company begins its next exciting chapter.”
All these comments from people who just don’t understand BUSINESS. Nobody can save Radio. The Audience has shifted online and now to streaming, yet these companies are stuck with these big, clunky and expensive transmitters. Radio “personalities” are just announcing songs and promoting silly contests… which is no way to bring people back. The audience left, then the money left. Now, these stations fight over pennies.
Karma is a hell of a thing!
Only a decade overdue. What a putz
Ran the company right into the ground. I remember the big meeting where they told us that HD Radio and selling standalone units was gonna revolutionize the industry.
The fish rots from the top. You got problem #1 gone. Now…clean out the rest of that c-suite and bring in some strategic thinking.