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.

Dave & Mahoney Show Lands 60th Affiliate in New Orleans

The Dave & Mahoney Show has landed its 60th affiliate. Cumulus Media's ALT 92.3 New Orleans is the newest station to carry the Compass...

Kevin Herring Steps Down as Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

Kevin Herring is stepping down as co-president of Triple Tigers Records, effective immediately. He will stay on as a strategic advisor, focusing on A&R...

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

97.1 The Drive Lands Rock Personality Lauren Elwell

Hubbard Radio Chicago has hired Lauren "Lern" Elwell as an evening host at 97.1 The Drive (WDRV). The Chicago-area native joins the station's award-winning...

Spyder Harrison Signs Off From SiriusXM After 24 Years

Spyder Harrison has retired after 53 years in radio, including a 24-year run at SiriusXM. His career spanned some of the biggest Top 40...

Breaking

NFL Network Added To ESPN App For Unlimited Subscribers

"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

Derek Fisher: Sports Radio Hosts Should Stop Putting Labels On Athletes

"Part of why I'm doing this is to try to help us get out of this idea that we have to label athletes anything. Why is he a mercenary? Why can't he just be a guy that worked at a job for eight years, his contract at the job was up, and he's choosing to go work somewhere else."

SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Exits

"We appreciate Wayne's many contributions to SiriusXM and thank him for his service. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Jarrett Payton Steps Down From Sports Anchor Role At WGN After Ten Years

"This choice comes from the heart. I want to spend more time with my family. They are the most important part of my world."