One of the Rolling Stones has got the radio bug.  Premiere Networks will provide syndicated radio distribution and exclusive ad sales representation for “The Ronnie Wood Show” in North America. Launched in April 2010 on Absolute Radio in the UK, “The Ronnie Wood Show” will make its North American debut on WAXQ-FM (Q104.3) New York. The one-hour program-available to rock music stations on weekends from 6am to midnight features Ronnie Wood, best known as a …

Premiere Radio Networks syndicated radio sports talker Jim Rome confirmed Friday that he is leaving ESPN after eight years as host of “Jim Rome Is Burning.”  The Big Lead’s Jason McIntyre cited an ESPN source as saying that Rome “was presented with a multi-year offer to return to the network, but he did not accept it.” Two other sources said that Rome and the “JRIB” show “will move over to the burgeoning CBS Sports Network.” …

Cumulus Media Networks and Benztown Branding have signed an exclusive syndicated radio agreement that will create one of the largest collections of production and imaging libraries in the industry. Cumulus will manage affiliation and advertising sales for all current Benztown production and imaging libraries while Benztown will direct production of the network’s current library offerings.  Cumulus will also handle affiliate and advertising sales for Benztown’s voiceover services and will rep select Benztown Radio Networks programs. …

Syndication One syndicated radio talker Warren Ballentine is out at CBS Radio’s WAOK (AM 1380) Atlanta. There is no official word on why or who may be his replacement in the 10AM-1PM time period. This is not the first time that the show has been shuffled about in the Atlanta market, it was dropped by Radio One owned WAMJ-FM,  picked up by CBS and lost an hour to the now defunct Gail King show. Here’s …

Fox News weekend anchor and correspondent Geraldo Rivera has signed a deal with Cumulus Media to host 10am to noon on WABC-AM New York.  Rivera starts his new gig on January 3 replacing Joe Crummey who ended his show last week. Cumulus is hoping that Rivera, who is a Republican but expresses liberal views on issues like immigration and abortion, will broaden WABC’s audience which is best known for having the conservative heavy hitters Rush …

It’s not often when you see a programming merger like this one, especially for two syndicated radio overnight shows. Cumulus Media Networks  “Midnight Radio” hosts Gary McNamara and Eric Harley will take over the name and affiliate stations from “Red Eye Radio” host and originator Doug McIntyre beginning January 3rd.  “The Midnight Radio Network”, owned and distributed by Dial Global, traces its roots back to the Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show which started at WBAP Dallas …

Time Out Chicago’s Robert Feder is reporting that former Chicago radio star Kevin Matthews will be the first personality to join Steve Dahl’s podcast network. Dahl, who’d worked with Matthews for years at  Chicago radio outlets AM 1000 and the former WCKG, is calling his team up with Matthews  “a game changing deal” for his four-month-old subscription podcast venture. “I said, Bro, let’s get you into the world of podcasting because it’s perfect for you. …

Premiere Radio Networks‘ syndicated radio morning show Big D and Bubba have announced that they will step down from their local afternoon spot on Clear Channel Country WSIX (The Big 98) Nashville “to focus on the continued growth and success of their nationally syndicated show.” The local afternoon show will end on November 22nd but the duo will continue to broadcast Premiere Radio Network’s  syndicated Country morning show from WSIX.  The team has also announced …

Premiere Radio Network syndicated radio nighttime diva Delilah, the most-listened-to-woman on radio in the U.S., has renewed her contract with long-time partner Hipcricket after doubling her mobile VIP club over the past year. Delilah’s daily nighttime radio broadcast,  syndicated to approximately 200 radio stations and reaching nearly nine million listeners every week, is entering its fourth year using Hipcricket’s platform to engage fans and provide mobile sponsorship opportunities to national brands including Keri Lotion, AT&T, …

Dial Global announced today a new multi-year syndicated radio agreement to continue distributing The Osgood File with Charles Osgood. The Osgood File is the longest running new/talk feature on radio, heard four times daily on more than 350 radio stations nationwide featuring Charles Osgood’s unique commentary on news and popular culture.
“My producer Ray Bassett and I are delighted to continue our regular morning radio visits with millions of Americans from coast to coast, then riding …