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.

98 Rock’s Amelia Retiring After 20+ Years in Baltimore Radio

"Radio stations go through different eras, different lineups and different trends, but Amelia has always been one of the constants listeners could count on."

Cumulus Reshuffles Atlanta Radio Dial With OG and 99X

"These moves strengthen signal efficiency and position our brands for continued growth."

South Florida Public Media to End WFLM Legal Fight

"The $6.45 million purchase of Hip Hop 104.7 The Flame WFLM in Palm Beach Shores is now, at last, on a path to resolution."

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Finally Steps Into the Spotlight as Solo Act

"MCA passed away in 2012, effectively ending the Beastie Boys as a performing unit."

Sony Music Reports Record Profits Driven by Streaming Growth

"Streaming remains the engine driving Sony's growth. Full-year recorded music streaming revenue grew 9%"

Breaking

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.

Fat Joe Brings Hip-Hop Heavyweights to NPR Tiny Desk Concert

"The Bronx rapper delivered an energetic performance featuring several longtime collaborators and music from his latest album."

ESPN Digital & Social Reaches Record 236.5 Million Users in September

"ESPN's record digital audience reflects progress toward its broader strategy of reaching sports fans beyond traditional television."