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.

Andy Schuon Named CEO of Academy of Country Music

"ACM needs a forward-thinking leader to match that momentum."

Anna & Raven Now in 90 Radio Markets

"Our affiliates are our family, and we are committed to delivering our humor and authenticity to each market."

Jared & Katie Show Expands to Fourth Dick Broadcasting Market

"The dominance we built at our Greensboro home base and in syndicated Myrtle Beach laid the foundation"

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Breaking

Stan Verrett Signs New Agreement With ESPN, Returns as NFL Total Access Host on NFL Network

"Verrett left ESPN earlier this summer after 25 years with the network."

Richie Incognito Launches Initial Contact Podcast With Christian Fauria

"We are pulling back the curtain on what really happens on the field and in the locker room."

Orlando Magic Partner With DAZN For Direct-To-Consumer Streaming Access

"We are excited to partner with DAZN to serve as our direct-to-consumer streaming partner for live games, replays, pregame and postgame coverage, and original programming."

Dianna Russini Violated Company Standards According to Internal Investigation by The Athletic

"Russini’s relationship with Vrabel was in clear violation of The Athletic’s standards. Regardless of whether the relationship was romantic, it was a breach and should have been disclosed."