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.

Radio’s Disappearing Act: How Stations Lost Community Presence

"At some point, the industry started evaluating remotes solely through a sales lens"

KOMP Las Vegas PD Role Shifts to Operations Manager JD Greene

"I will be assuming Program Director responsibilities for KOMP moving forward."

James VanOsdol Rejoins WXRT to Champion Chicago’s Local Music Scene

"Local Anesthetic, relaunches June 14 from 9-10 p.m"

From Intern To PD: Orlando Davis’ 28-Year Journey At Wild 94.1

"Why don't you just become the music director?"

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

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Joe Rogan and Spotify Renew The Joe Rogan Experience Deal

“The partnership with Spotify has been an amazing fit, and they’re incredible to work with. I’m extremely happy and excited to continue with them for years to come.”

The Volume Adds ‘Calm Down’ with Erin Andrews, Charissa Thompson Podcast

"I could not be more excited to bring two of the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment to The Volume."

Shows From Dan Bongino, The Daily Wire See September Increases in Podtrac Podcast Rankings

In the Top Podcasts by US Unique Monthly Audience category, the top nine shows remained unchanged from August.

FOX Sports 920 Shifting ‘The Huddle’ To Afternoons Beginning Monday

"Beginning October 12, Drew Olson, Billy Schmid and Armen Saryan will host from 2-5 p.m. on WOKY."