I've received many texts, emails, FB messages, and tweets in regards to what's going on... and I feel now is good time to somewhat explain what's going on.

In 2004, I put serious thought into pursuing a job in radio, April 1st, 2004 was my first day. Honestly, I never imagined making a career out of it. It was something I just always wanted to do and it sounded like a ton of fun. Through the years I've met all kinds of people, some interesting, some "different", some have become some of my best friends. I've experienced so much at 97ZOK, more than I could have ever learned by going to college for radio.

One thing I've learned in the last 4 years or so, radio is a constantly evolving business. I've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. The reason behind this blog is not bad or ugly. A recent programming change was made at 97ZOK last week which meant I would vacate my time-slot in order for the new plans to fall in place. This was non-negotiable. Before anyone jumps to conclusion, this has nothing to do with someone I did or didn't do. Cumulus does value me as an employee and a person.

In fact, a very important person came to Rockford to personally offer me a full time position in a bigger market, unfortunately this means I will be relocating to Indianapolis, IN. With my son and the rest of my family and friends being here in Rockford, I'll be visiting quite often. I won't lie, the last few days have been hard... an emotional roller coaster, but I have to make money and I have to work. Staying here and working part time is not a realistic option. But who says I won't be back? Starting April 11th I'll be the Indy producer for "The Bert Show" out of Atlanta. I can honestly say it looks like I'll fit in perfectly at I94. (By the way, my last day on air was April 1st, 2011. Weird?)

Promise me this, do not say you're going to boycott 97ZOK for the changes, believe me... the staff had NOTHING to do with this. They are my family and have families to support. Instead, embrace the change and continue to love the station as hundreds of thousands of people have done for years.

JB Love
as posted on www.IMnotJUSTINBIEBER.com