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Cleveland R&B station WZAK-FM has debuted The Sam Sylk Show with Bijou Star. The Cleveland radio veterans are joining forces for a show that will include many familiar and favorite features.

Funeral services were held this past Saturday for longtime radio host "Andy O" Oatman who died at his home in Tulsa after a tough battle with cancer.

Eugene Novacek, founder of ENCO (provider of broadcast software), passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 in New York at the age of 61.

Is podcasting part of your 2020 game plan? The Podcast Business Journal has surveyed 20 podcasting experts to get their take on that industry's rapidly changing landscape, and, how radio fits into their space. Read all 20 of those features HERE.

It's been said many times that young adults exiting college do not want to join the ranks of radio. Over the past 6 months we've found that statement to be false. Not only are they getting into radio, they are just as passionate about radio as someone that's been in the industry for decades. Take Tanner Chambers (pictured here) for example...

Cumulus' KABC-AM in Los Angeles has added two new shows to kick off 2020. Former Secret Service Agent, NYPD officer and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Bongino (6pm-7pm) and political talker Andrew Klavan (9pm-10pm).

Called the most heard voice on National Public Radio, Frank Tavares, has died. Recently diagnosed with ALS, Tavares died December 30 at his home in Florida.

Chicago’s NPR news station, WBEZ 91.5 FM, will soon have a new voice to wake up to each weekday morning. Longtime Chicago radio broadcaster Mary Dixon has been named the new morning anchor and local host of NPR’s Morning Edition.

Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel is the new Music Director and afternoon drive host for Cumulus’ Country station WFMS 95.5 in Indianapolis. Wenzel joins Cumulus Indianapolis from iHeartMedia in Madison.

Ronnie Ramone has been promoted to PD of AC station WROZ-FM (Fun 101.3) in Lancaster/York/Harrisburg, PA. Ramone has been with WROZ for 14 years as an air personality and brand manager. He will continue to host Fun 101.3 nights.