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.

Audacy Gives Mikalah Gordon Dual Role Across KLUC and Channel Q

"I helped launch Channel Q back in 2018 as part of the morning show in Los Angeles, so this feels less like a new chapter and more like a homecoming,"

Grand Ole Opry House Hosts Bill Cody Memorial Services Today

" Few venues carry more weight in Country music, and Cody helped shape what that stage represented for generations"

Bill Fox Joins Cumulus Media Toledo as New Operations Manager

"Fox arrives with an extensive resume spanning major markets and multiple formats."

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"we're creating a lineup that strengthens the station throughout the day."

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"The irony is hard to miss — streaming is adding humans while radio considers removing them."

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Joel Oxley: WTOP’s Core Mission Hasn’t Changed Despite Radio’s Evolution

"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

"The university said it will not allow overnight camping at the coliseum. Instead, fans can begin lining up at the north and east entrances at 5:15 a.m. Saturday."

YouTube Keeps Top Spot For Most-Used Sources Weekly For Podcasts

"Notably, Netflix ranks seventh, with 3% naming it their most-used podcast platform."