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.

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

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Hubbard Radio Chicago has hired Lauren "Lern" Elwell as an evening host at 97.1 The Drive (WDRV). The Chicago-area native joins the station's award-winning...

Spyder Harrison Signs Off From SiriusXM After 24 Years

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Big Tigger Takes Leave From V103 Atlanta Amid Legal Troubles

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"Party 98.3 was built to reflect the energy and spirit of the Central Savannah River Area,"

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"Between Norah, Gayle and Nate, the three of them bring relatability, credibility, experience and knowledge, and they are incredibly familiar to CBS viewers, which is important.”

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"We're excited to continue our long-standing relationship as the official voice of the Buffalo Sabres."