David Hill

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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David's career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.

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"Dan Le Batard told me at dinner recently, 'Dude, you're the last radio survivor. Ride it out,'"

Tad Wissel Named Co-Host on WDVE’s DVE Morning Show

"He understands Pittsburgh in a very specific and authentic way, which has always been the foundation of the DVE Morning Show."

Fort Myers B103.9 Budman Quits Amid Sun Broadcasting Transition

"I QUIT B1039. If it's not fun, it's not worth doing. And man… WE had FUN."

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"Being welcomed into your life has meant more to me than I can ever express."

ANCO Media Bets $1.4M on Dance Radio in Vegas

"Dance radio remains a niche format in the U.S. However, the Las Vegas market provides a unique, built-in audience."

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David Samson: “Making A Living” In Radio Is For The Top 1% of 1%

"In order to make a living on radio, you're going to need another source of income. It can't just be from terrestrial radio."

The Hill Earns Nearly 1.5 Million Election Day YouTube Views

Individual streams featuring election-night remarks attracted audiences, including 123,000 views for Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, 39,000 for South Carolina congressional candidate Annie Andrews, and 19,000 for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

Spotify Expands United Airlines Partnership With Personalized Seatback Streaming

“Bringing personal Spotify accounts to United seatback screens is a major milestone, creating a new way to experience Spotify in flight."

Texas Radio Hall of Fame to Induct 2026 Class of Broadcasters November 7

This year's honorees represent decades of contributions to broadcasting across Texas.