Radha Subramanyam, CBS Research and Analytics Chief, Dies at 55

Overview

• The network confirmed her death in an internal memo reported by TheWrap, with trade outlets reporting she died Monday, Jan. 5.
• The cause has not been publicly released, though Deadline reported she died after a battle with cancer.
• Subramanyam joined CBS in 2017 and quickly rose to lead the network’s research and analytics operation.
• Her earlier career included senior roles at iHeartMedia, Yahoo!, MTV Networks and Nielsen, following a Northwestern doctorate and teaching posts at Vassar and NYU.
• She is survived by her husband, Joseph, and children Tara and River, and her honors included a 2023 International Women’s Day Award and other industry recognitions.