Los Angeles-based radio syndicator MannGroup Radio has teamed up with veteran radio programmer Jeff Wyatt and record promotion exec Iris Dillon to launch  “Afternoon Gumbo,” a new weekend offering set to begin in the first quarter of 2012. The two-hour show will feature a musical mix of artists ranging from Billie Holiday to the Zombies, Frank Sinatra to Steely Dan, the Temptations to Coldplay, Colbie Caillat to Ella and the Beatles to Michael Jackson. read more…

Michele Norris, co-host of National Public Radio’s (NPR) “All Things Considered” is temporarily stepping down from the network because of husband Broderick Johnson’s decision to accept a senior advisory role with President Obama’s re-election campaign.  Norris who has been with the show since 2002, will take leave from her role after Friday’s broadcast and will continue to work for NPR producing segments and features but will not be involved in any type of election coverage.  In a statement, Norris says, “This has all happened very quickly, but working closely with NPR management, we’ve been able to make a plan that serves the show, honors the integrity of our news organization and is best for me professionally and personally.  I will certainly miss hosting, but I will remain part of the ATC team and I look forward to contributing to our show and NPR in new and exciting ways.”

The partnership between Michael Baisden and The Black and Missing Foundation is already reaping big dividends. Exposure on Baisden’s Cumulus Media syndicated radio show has helped to locate three missing children. The most recent rescue involved Jhada Clark  who was missing for more than a month.  Taken out of state by her father, two of his co-workers heard about the case on the air and convinced him to turn the missing girl over to local authorities. Jhada’s mother Rose Walker read more…

Superadio grabs a big one picking up Clear Channel CHR WHTZ (Z100) New York for it’s syndicated Saturday Night Online Live with Romeo. The show will start airing on Z100 starting October 22. Show guests will be Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Coldplay. The show marks a return to Z100 for WIOQ Philadelphia PD Tim Herbster (Romeo) who was the music director/night jock on Z100 in the middle 2000′s. Saturday Night Online Live with Romeo is cleared on over 50 stations including WIOQ Philadelphia, KDHT Denver, WZFT Baltimore, KZHT Salt Lake City and WXXL Orlando.

Inductees for 2011 National Radio Hall of Fame are former President Ronald Reagan, sportscaster Graham McNamee, commentator H.V. Kaltenborn, old time radio shows  Gangbusters, The Great Gildersleeve, National Barn Dance and Suspense.  Jerry Springer, Bill Kurtis, sportscaster Jon Miller, country singer Rex Allen Jr. and National Public Radio’s Susan Stamberg will be among presenters November 5 at the Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This years event will also feature the opening of The Radio Hall of Fame Gallery. Larry King will host the black-tie event at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.  Radio Hall of Fame Museum founder and president Bruce DuMont said, “America will finally have a place to honor the great radio broadcasters who have defined the medium- a shining beacon in the heartland that recognizes the significant role radio has played in our society.”

The ceremony is available for broadcast through Premiere Radio Networks.

Premiere Radio Networks syndicated radio talk host and Fox News Channel TV personality Sean Hannity is hosting an exclusive concert series this holiday season, “Sean Hannity’s Holiday Concert Salute to the Troops” will stop in four major markets across the U.S. including New York, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and Washington, DC. “Hannity’s Holiday Concert Salute to the Troops” will feature three-time Grammy winner Michael W. Smith, best-selling author Oliver North and recording artist John Ondrasik and will bring together read more…

Skyview Networks and The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Nashville Predators have announced a multi-year broadcast solutions partnership for radio and television that sees Skyview Networks provide its distribution service, F.A.S.T. (Flexible Audio Storage Technology) Automation, F.A.S.T. Inventory Management solution and Live Read Logging service to the franchise for all radio play-by-play broadcasts. In addition, Skyview will provide the organization with its adapted format of F.A.S.T. Inventory Management for television scheduling. “Skyview is a remarkable system and one that will automate and revolutionize the way we do business,” said Bob Kohl, Senior Director of Broadcast for the Nashville Predators. “It will make broadcast and business opportunities exponentially better.” The Nashville Predators aim to utilize the Skyview systems collectively to integrate all aspects of the radio broadcast to provide the sales, traffic and broadcast departments with one combined, open platform. The F.A.S.T. Inventory Management solution will be used for both radio and television broadcasts. The F.A.S.T. solution is uniquely tailored to the non-linear nature of play-by-play sports and will provide flexible spot scheduling and avails reporting for the franchise. F.A.S.T., used with Skyview’s Live Read Logging service, will generate all radio as-played and affidavit reports for contract fulfillment purposes. Also included in the contract is Skyview’s F.A.S.T. Automation system to aid the franchise in growing its radio network. Skyview’s F.A.S.T. Automation will be offered to affiliates to run the broadcast without the added expense of hiring a board operator. “We are proud to partner with the Predators for their broadcast needs,” said Matt Stys, vice president business development for Skyview Networks. “The team has come off of a very exciting season after advancing to the second round of the playoffs. We look forward to being part of this momentum and to assisting with their current and future broadcast needs as they continue to grow as a franchise and a brand.”

Clear Channel Radio and Educational Media Foundation today announced that the popular faith-based K-LOVE and Air1 Networks will be available through the New iHeartRadio platform wherever it is offered, including the Web, mobile and automobiles. Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a listener-supported network of contemporary Christian radio stations heard in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, and more located throughout the United States and online. EMF is the leading digital network for Christian Contemporary music as ranked by Triton Digital; the stations read more…

Stardome Radio Networks has announced the official syndicated radio launch of the highly popular Chicago morning show, “El Pistolero Live”. The show debuts in several markets including Nashville, Detroit,  Fresno, CA; Nashville, AR; De Queen AR; Bend OR; St. George UT; and Charleston SC.  “El Pistolero Live” orginates from Regional Mexican formatted WRLL-AM Chicago and features long time radio personality host, Rafael “El Pistolero” Pulido. “The official launch of “El Pistolero Live” is a natural expansion for Stardome Radio Networks.  Rafael is an incredible talent who puts his heart and soul into interacting with his audience.  In the short time that we have had the privilege to work with him and it has been amazing to see his intuition and creative powers at work.  We celebrate the growth of the Hispanic market with this incredible new addition to our line-up of programming offerings,” said Stardome CEO Anthony Hernandez.