Surprising news has trickled out of Columbus, Ohio. Jay Taylor, the longtime program director of 97.1 The Fan has exited the radio station. Staff were informed of the news this morning. The company is said to be moving in a new direction.
Under Taylor’s watch, The Fan has featured a stellar weekday lineup, in addition to serving as the flagship station for Ohio State and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The combination has helped lead The Fan to consistent ratings success.
After learning of the news, BSM reached out to Taylor to make sure our facts were accurate. He acknowledged the information we received was correct, and said “I’m extremely grateful for having had the opportunity to program 97.1 The Fan. I’m proud of each and every person I worked with, and I wish the brand nothing but continued growth and success in the future.”
Taylor is looking for his next opportunity. Interested parties can reach him by email by clicking here.
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
