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.

Spotify’s Explicit Music Drop Reveals a Bigger Shift for Radio

One statistic caught my attention this week, and it had nothing to do with radio. According to a recent Digital Music News report, just 13%...

Dance 89.5 Launches in Seattle as C89.5 Rebrands

 A Seattle radio institution just got a new name. Nathan Hale High School's C89.5 KNHC officially relaunched this morning as Dance 89.5. What We Know:...

Raffaella Braun Named Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

Triple Tigers Records has promoted Raffaella Braun to Co-President. She will serve alongside Annie Ortmeier and report directly to Founder and Managing Partner George...

Bakersfield Gets New Rhythmic Throwback Station from American General Media

American General Media has flipped its Bakersfield translator to a new Rhythmic Throwback format. The new station, 101.1 The Bounce, launched on K266CG/KISV-HD2, positioning...

JT Tanchyk Exits KUPL Middays for CHR Afternoons in Portland

Jamie "JT" Tanchyk is making a format jump in Portland. After a year in middays at Country KUPL 98.7 The Bull, he's moving to...

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."