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 Local Radio Sales Reps Deserve More Than a Golf Clap

"Everyone in a radio building works hard, but sales carries a particular kind of pressure."

Grace Watson Earns VP Title at Black River Entertainment

"She is a great leader who has the best relationships with our revenue partners, artist managers, and The Orchard"

Cowboy 93 Launches in Stephenville as Red Dirt Country Takes Over

"Lonestar's approach is a bet on hyper-local personality radio in a shrinking small-market landscape."

Ryan Maddox Departs iHeartMedia National Programming Team After Two Decades

"I first stepped into a studio and caught the broadcasting bug when I was just 16 years old."

Is Your Morning Show Earning the Right to Skip the Music?

"The real question is whether the content is strong enough to earn the right not to."

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Tennessee Titans Pull Jared Stillman’s Credential Following Commentary Saying They’re “Not That Stupid”

"It would make them look like the softest organization in the NFL. That is not a headline they want to be dealing with."

MIX 100 Ends Jeremy, Katy & Josh Morning Show

“We extend our sincere appreciation to Jeremy, Katy, and Josh for their contributions, their commitment to MIX 100, and the energy they brought to the morning show,”

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To OWI Charges Following Arrest Last Month

"This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely."

840 KXNT Signs Off in Las Vegas

"The decision to cease operations on the 840 AM frequency is driven strictly by the fact KXNT's transmitter site is no longer available."