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.

Steckline Communications Acquires Wichita Classic Hits Station KWME

"Murfin Media continues retaining four regional stations (KIBB, KVWF, KLEY, KKLE) rather than consolidating further."

Dave Crooks Joins Bob & Tom Show as Affiliate Relations Director

"We are delighted to welcome Dave to The Bob & Tom Show family,"

20 Brands in 20 Days: Dale Carter, KFKF & Q104, Kansas City

Thirty-one years as program director. Twenty-nine years as the morning show host. In radio, that's not a resume line — it's a commitment. Dale...

Shaggy Stokes Ends 25-Year Run Z104 Norfolk

"I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together."

Spotify Kobalt Deal Enables AI-Powered Creator Compensation Model

"This agreement with Kobalt is grounded in consent, credit, and compensation for the songwriters "

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Dan Patrick “Disappointed” by Stephen A. Smith’s Handling of Lane Johnson’s Mental Health Comments on First Take

"Don't joke about that [mental health]. I would say you're better. I don't know if you are."

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."