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 Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
