OMAHA'S DAVE WINGERT JOINS THE BIG O

Omaha, NE – Jan – Morning show veteran Dave Wingert is joining the team at Big O 101.9 in Omaha as the host of the morning show on the adult hits station.   Wingert was the long-time host of KGOR-FM’s morning show and joins the Big O effective immediately. Known for his ability to engage and entertain listeners of all ages, Wingert led the highly rated morning show at KGOR for more than five years before joining Big O.

"Dave is an exceptional talent with an uncanny ability to connect with listeners of all generations," explained Andy Ruback, Market Manager of NRG Media-Omaha, owner and operator of KOOO-FM. "To have him back on the air in Omaha is essential to continue to raise the bar in the radio market and offer listeners throughout the community a mass appeal morning show that will make people wake up and feel good."

"It is a thrill to return to the airwaves and help take Big O to new heights in the Omaha metro. I love everything about Omaha, especially the listeners. Big O is all about Omaha – the community, its people, its activities and especially the music that fits Omaha. This is a station developed by and for Omahans and I am estatic to be part of the Big O team," stated Wingert.

 " Dave Wingert is a critical addition to our team to evolve the station overall. He will offer positive stories, funny insight and entertaining information to make our area listeners smile in the morning – and that is what a morning show on Big O should be," said Ethan Stone, Program Director for The Big O NRG Media in Omaha.

The first day on the air for Wingert will be on Janruary 30, with the launch of Dave Wingert in the mornings. The station is also streamed live at www.thebigO1019.com.