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.

Approaching The Summit: Mark Adams, Z100/New York

"Music and personalities no longer solely define great radio brands."

Kixie 107 Welcomes Back Beloved Jackson Radio Personality Lady Vee

"Our listeners have missed her incredible energy and vibrant voice. Kixie 107 just wasn't the same without her."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Staci & Hutch Afternoon Show Ending at Minneapolis CHR KS95

"As you can imagine, this was an incredibly difficult decision."

Dustin Haze Monroe Exits APD Role at iHeart Z107.7 St. Louis

"Z107.7 now faces a gap in both its programming leadership and afternoon daypart"

Breaking

Omaha Productions Creates First Women’s Sports Series For Roku

"The great thing about women’s sports is there are still a lot of stories that haven’t been told."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 3 Recap

The Consultant Conversation Fred Jaobs (Jacobs Media)Mike McVay (McVay Media)Moderatir:...

John Skipper: FIFA World Cup on FOX Sports Is “Second Greatest” Production of Event Ever

"Does it bother me that I [turn] on the television and I have to watch Fox in order to see the World Cup? Hell yeah, it bothers me."

Paul Finebaum Hints At Desire To Host On WFAN

"Everybody always wanted to go to the networks. Everybody wanted to work at WFAN. I still do."