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.

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"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."

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

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

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

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"Don't joke about that [mental health]. I would say you're better. I don't know if you are."

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"Our advertising revenue when I started was 90% from ad agencies. Now, it’s 85% direct, so there’s been a really big difference in how business is done as well."

College GameDay Forced Inside This Saturday Due To Hurricane Isaias

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