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.

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Connoisseur Media Exits Minnesota Radio Markets

"Large consolidators often exit smaller markets where growth proves limited."

Mix 106.5 Loses On-Air Talent Jess to Family Relocation

"She bought all the Old Bay, Natty Bo, Ravens, and O's gear, and lived her life on-air and on social with a transparency and openness seldom found in content creators."

Burning Man Struggles: Economic Uncertainty Crushes Ticket Demand

"After years where demand far outpaced supply, organizers now face the uncomfortable opposite—inventory they can't move."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Tommy Mattern, 105.7 The Point, 92.3 WIL, St. Louis

For 26 years — almost half his life — Tommy Mattern has programmed 105.7 The Point in St. Louis. Even longer, he's been part...

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Joel Oxley: WTOP’s Core Mission Hasn’t Changed Despite Radio’s Evolution

"Our advertising revenue when I started was 90% from ad agencies. Now, it’s 85% direct, so there’s been a really big difference in how business is done as well."

College GameDay Forced Inside This Saturday Due To Hurricane Isaias

"The university said it will not allow overnight camping at the coliseum. Instead, fans can begin lining up at the north and east entrances at 5:15 a.m. Saturday."

YouTube Keeps Top Spot For Most-Used Sources Weekly For Podcasts

"Notably, Netflix ranks seventh, with 3% naming it their most-used podcast platform."