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.

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."

J. Love Out as KBAY Prepares 98.5 Shift

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of people and for everything we were able to accomplish together."

Kelly Ford Named MD at WMZQ and WPOC

"I'm so excited to plant my flag in the DMV and honored to join two iconic brands like WMZQ and WPOC as Music Director and Afternoon Host,"

Jessica Reyes Joins Cox Media Group Orlando Morning Drive

""I can't wait to spend my mornings with Central Florida"

Breaking

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"None of them are going to say a damn thing about it. They're all afraid if I go after Stephen A. [Smith], he'll have my job. If I go after him, he'll get me fired. What a shame that is."

Guaranty Media Names Kelli Frieler Chief Strategy Officer

"Thank you, Flynn, for the trust. Y'all are stuck with me now."

Lainie Fertick Promoted to New Chief Insights Officer, iHeartMedia

"Same great gig, new title: Chief Insights Officer at iHeartMedia!"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Advertising Executives of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."