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.

Shinedown: Radio Still Builds Careers in the Streaming Era

"If you want a career, go to radio,"

Janet Snyder Signs Off After 32 Years at Buffalo’s KISS 98.5

"the one thing you can't buy is time,"

Lisa Berigan Returns to BIG100 as Mid-Day Host in Washington, D.C.

"No one connects with the DMV like Lisa Berigan,"

Inner Harbor Media launches 87.7 The Spot in Syracuse with ’90s hits format

"People still love the music of the '90s."

WROR-FM Launches New Morning Show Starting June 1st

"WROR is a dream come true. I know we're going to have an absolute blast."

Breaking

ESPN Reportedly Near Deal To Produce Documentary Surrounding LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers Stop

"The series would also pull from rookie-year footage NBA crews have shot throughout his career, including unseen material."

Grammy Awards Create Asian Pop Category, BTS Boycotts

"BTS didn't specify its exact reasons for the boycott."

Linda Cohn: ESPN “Doesn’t Want To Learn” How To Prevent Leaks Regarding Layoffs

"It's intentional. It's not an accident because it keeps happening. This is not a one and done situation."

SiriusXM Reports 1% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

“Since resetting our strategy, we’ve been focused on building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM, and our second quarter performance demonstrates that strategy is delivering meaningful results."