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.

Cumulus Media Taps 30-Year Radio Veteran, Jeff McCartney for Salt Lake City Role

"His passion for the product and his competitive mindset makes him a great fit for KBER and KENZ."

Audacy Gives Mikalah Gordon Dual Role Across KLUC and Channel Q

"I helped launch Channel Q back in 2018 as part of the morning show in Los Angeles, so this feels less like a new chapter and more like a homecoming,"

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" Few venues carry more weight in Country music, and Cody helped shape what that stage represented for generations"

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"Fox arrives with an extensive resume spanning major markets and multiple formats."

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"we're creating a lineup that strengthens the station throughout the day."

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Omaha Productions Creates First Women’s Sports Series For Roku

"The great thing about women’s sports is there are still a lot of stories that haven’t been told."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 3 Recap

The Consultant Conversation Fred Jaobs (Jacobs Media)Mike McVay (McVay Media)Moderatir:...

John Skipper: FIFA World Cup on FOX Sports Is “Second Greatest” Production of Event Ever

"Does it bother me that I [turn] on the television and I have to watch Fox in order to see the World Cup? Hell yeah, it bothers me."

Paul Finebaum Hints At Desire To Host On WFAN

"Everybody always wanted to go to the networks. Everybody wanted to work at WFAN. I still do."