Cumulus Media AC “Majic 107.7” KMAJ-FM Carbondale/Topeka KS has announced the addition of Danielle Norwood as morning co-host starting Tuesday, February 22.
Norwood joins KMAJ-FM from Alpha Media News/Talk 580 WIBW/104.9 K285GL where she has hosted a daily show from 1-2pm for the past six years. She also hosts a daily program for local PBS affiliate KWTU-TV. Norwood previously spent a ten years each at Eagle Communications Salina KS as Business Manager and on-air host and at Salina Media Group as Traffic Director.
Norwood fills the opening created by the departure of Angie Stevens in January to deal with some personal and family health issues. She will work alongside Shawn Knight who had joined KMAJ-FM last July.
Cumulus Media announces that it has appointed Danielle Norwood as Co-Host of the KMAJ-FM/Majic 107.7 Morning Show. Norwood joins Majic 107.7 Morning Show Host Shawn Knight on-air beginning Tuesday, February 22nd. The Majic 107.7 Morning Show airs Monday through Friday from 5:30am-10:00am.
Norwood was recently named “Best Local Radio Personality” in the Topeka Capital-Journal’s “Best Of” Awards for the second year in a row. She has also been recognized by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters for the past several years for her daily television talk show on KTWU-TV, which highlights nonprofit organizations and special events in Topeka and northeast Kansas. Norwood joins Cumulus Topeka after six years hosting The Danielle Norwood Show for Alpha Media’s WIBW AM 580/FM News 104.9.
Nic Merenda, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Topeka, said: “Danielle Norwood is a tremendous addition to our Majic 107.7 programming lineup. She is the total package: a passionate broadcaster with equally strong relationships in the market with business leaders, community activists and most importantly, the listeners.”
Amber Lee, Operations Manager, Cumulus Topeka, and Program Director, KMAJ-FM, noted: “Danielle is someone I’ve admired in radio and in our local community for several years. I’m ecstatic to have her on our team and know our listeners will love waking up to Knight & Norwood each morning on Majic 107.7!”
Danielle Norwood commented: “I’m so excited to be co-hosting the morning show on Majic 107.7 and to be joining the team at Cumulus! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am blessed to receive. Topeka and Northeast Kansas… start the coffee! Shawn Knight and I can’t wait to start your day.”
In addition to her work in broadcasting, Norwood has a desire to make a difference in her community. In the four years she has lived in Topeka, Norwood has served on several local community boards, including the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, “Let’s Help!”, and the Topeka Community Foundation’s Grant Advisory Committee. Whether on the air or in the community, Norwood’s goal is to inspire and empower others to move from sitting on the sidelines of life to playing an active role in helping others to become better.