David Hill

175 POSTS
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: Devin Steel, Hot 107.9 Atlanta

"we're reinventing the radio business — and our own job descriptions — on a daily basis."

Jules Riley Joins Cox Media Group Atlanta

"Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and passion for connecting with audiences make her the ideal choice for this important leadership role."

Greg Fletch Fletcher Returns to Beaver 100.3 After Four-Year Absence

"It is great to have him back, and with his wife Ruthanna as his co-host, the show has never been better."

Spotify Reserved Is the Radio Promotions Department Radio Forgot It Had

"Digital media keeps repackaging the best parts of radio and scaling them with data"

Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Takeover on 88.5 The SoCal Sound Makes Waves

"Rodrigo used AAA radio — not social media — to make a major cultural announcement"

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."