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.

Charlie and Debbie Nance Take Over Mornings at Country 103.7 Charlotte

"A cohesive on-air identity during a major personnel shift matters for advertiser confidence."

Jesse Garcia Named Program Director of K105 in Fort Wayne

"He knows the format, he knows our company, and he knows how to connect with listeners."

2026 Radio Mercury Awards Spotlights Audio Advertising’s Most Creative Campaigns

"Great radio creative begins with great writing."

Approaching The Summit: Justin Johnson, 98Rock

"The second you think you've got radio figured out, everything changes, and you know nothing."

Doug Hamand Retires After 48 Years In Radio Programming

"Radio has given me more than I ever could have imagined"

Breaking

Bob Pittman Shares Lessons on Life and Business at the BFOA Media Mixer

“Nobody has peace and quiet anymore. Everybody needs a friend, and radio fills that space.”

Inside The Daily Wire’s Plan Under New CEO Mike Richards

"I was like, 'This is the greatest sandbox in the world.' If you're a creative person who likes running shows and businesses, this is the ultimate place to land. There's no one else that does what we do."

Why Chris Simms Has No Interest in Following the Traditional Sports Media Playbook

"I was obsessed with football from an early age. Of course, I envisioned being the man and winning Super Bowls, never having to work again. That obviously didn't happen, but I knew media was an option."

Ed Levine Hands Galaxy Communications to Pamal Broadcasting, Bets on Events

"Let me buy a really good or start a really good event, and then is there any local media I can add to it to make it better?'"