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.

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"Every fan at every show needs protection. Period."

Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductee class

"Honoring these professionals preserves broadcasting history for future generations."

Usher Media Flips KOPW Hip Hop to Country Omaha

"iHeart currently dominates Omaha's country radio market with two competing signals."

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“Nearly 20 years after my career began in Charlotte, I’m coming home,”

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

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"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."

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"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."