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WGN Radio and the Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that Andy Masur will join Darrin Jackson in the booth for broadcasts on WGN Radio and the White Sox Radio Network this season. Masur takes over for Ed Farmer who passed away on April 1.

After today, Dennis Wharton will be known as the former Executive Vice President of Communications for the NAB. Our good friend, who's retiring, has been with the NAB for 24 years and we'd like to think him for his dedication to our industry and the great working relationship we've had with him over the years. Back in May, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti interviewed Dennis on the Radio Ink podcast. LISTEN

The new 24/7 national and local all news audio service from iHeartMedia will be dedicated to providing an "objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective." Tony Coles has been tapped as President of the new network.

Urban One and WRTV are teaming up for a discussion about race and the civil unrest in the United States. The TV station and radio company are hosting a virtual event Thursday at 7 p.m.

Wolfman Jack Entertainment and Talent Farm are re-launching programs from one of the greatest DJ's of all time. Listeners will be able to enjoy Wolfman shows that have not been heard in decades.

Bob Long (pictured), host of the long running Auto World broadcast, has retired due to illness. Long is passing the torch to automotive expert and long time friend Mark Evans. 

Entercom's all-inclusive audio app will celebrate Independence Day with two exclusive music events on July 3 and 4 to remind everyone to register to vote, in partnership with When We All Vote.

The Public Media Journalists Association has recognized Vermont Public Radio with four awards. This year, 179 awards were presented to 84 organizations, from more than 1,300 entries across the country.

A year long Golden Anniversary Celebration for American Top 40 kicks off Fourth of July weekend. Host Ryan Seacrest will relive some of the unforgettable moments on the chart from the last 50 years and artists will share their own personal AT40 memories.

The 45th Annual Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, will be streamed virtually on September 10. The 2020 honorees will now be celebrated through a series of digital acceptance speech montages along with a virtual awards ceremony.