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.

The Surf Returns to Palm Beaches After Cancellation

"The Surf's revival signals Little Dog's confidence in rock radio."

Former Coworkers to Competitors: WZBA’s Huber Appears on 98 Rock, WIYY

"The company gave him six weeks to say goodbye"

JJ Hale Joins Seven Mountains Media as Programming Manager

"He leads programming operations across Seven Mountains Media's six-station Parkersburg-Marietta cluster."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

Suno Inks Global Licensing Deal With BMG Music

"Artist and songwriter participation directly impacts Suno's credibility and long-term viability."

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840 KXNT Signs Off in Las Vegas

"The decision to cease operations on the 840 AM frequency is driven strictly by the fact KXNT's transmitter site is no longer available."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Skyview Networks Names Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales

"Bringing Liz to Skyview is an investment not only in revenue growth, but also in the long-term strength of the relationships that will continue to drive our business forward.”

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Networks Hire More White Than Black Former NFL Players as Analysts

"I just wonder if you guys notice that the sport is disproportionately black, and the broadcasters that get hired are disproportionately white, and it's on purpose. I'm asking the question. It's to make it palatable to the broadest section of people."