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.

Chris ‘Decipha’ Hernandez Leaving Audacy Phoenix After 19-Year Run

"This is a tough one, but tomorrow will be my last day with Audacy Radio,"

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"Their connection with the audience is real, authentic, and incredibly rare in today's landscape."

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"Excited to see his impact continue to grow both on and off the air."

Beasley Tampa Taps Will Calder as New Operations Manager

"Will is an outstanding programmer and leader with a proven track record."

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"We're going to be able to move twice as fast, knowing our needs will be supported by a strong foundation."

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"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."

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