People in the News

Businessman, talk show host and former GOP Presidential candidate Herman Cain has died. Reports indicate the 74 year old died after a month long battle with the Coronavirus.

Dan Sileo announced on Twitter that he has a new deal with USA Radio Networks and will be syndicated into Dallas, Miami and Minneapolis starting Monday. Sileo's last three stops were San Diego, Phoenix and Twitch TV.

Ace, co-host of the syndicated Ace & TJ Morning Show, lost his 21-year old daughter in a car crash Wednesday morning. Investigators say the incident took place just after midnight in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Scott Jameson is the new Director of Programming for Beasley's Detroit cluster. Jameson's last gig was with Cumulus as VP of Classic Rock Programming, PD at KQRS-FM and Ops Manager for 2 other stations in Minneapolis. He replaces Jerry Tarrants who exited earlier this month.

Al Beck is the new nighttime personality Beasley Media Group's 96 K-ROCK (WRXK-FM) in Fort Myers, Florida. The new duties were added to his present work at WRIF-FM in Detroit and ROCK 92.9 in Boston.

Stephens Media Group has named Doug Gann, General Manager of the Alexandria, Louisiana Market. This is his first radio management position, but he is no stranger to radio.

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio Group has named Ruth Presslaff as the new National Spokeswoman. Presslaff is the founder of Presslaff Interactive Revenue and leader of Second Street Media Enterprise Sales.

Stephens Media Group names Dan Manella GM for its Tri-Cities, Washington Market. Manella has held Sales Management and General Management positions in Spokane, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Honolulu. He was most recently with Cherry Creek Media.

Urban One in Atlanta has happily announced the return of Ryan Cameron to Majic 107.5/97.5. Cameron has been off the air for several months while recuperating from surgery. His first shift back will be Monday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm.

50-year broadcast vet Bill Richards is retiring as Product Manager of RCS's Test All Media division. CEO Philippe Generali said, “We thank Bill for his leadership and strategic contributions that position Test All Media for future success. Bill should be extremely proud of the mark he has left on our industry.”