Jeff Lynn

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Jeff Lynn serves as Editor of Barrett Media's Music Radio coverage. Prior to joining Barrett Media, Jeff spent time programming in Milwaukee, Omaha, Cleveland, Des Moines, and Madison for multiple radio groups, including iHeartMedia, Townsquare Media, NRG Media, and Entercom (now Audacy). He also worked as a Country Format Editor for All Access until the outlet shut down in August 2023. To get in touch with Jeff by email, reach him at Jeff@BarrettMedia.com.

Why Country Radio Can’t Ignore Pop Culture

If a station only mentions a viral moment on-air, it misses a massive opportunity. Pop culture content can live across social media, newsletters, TikTok, and the station app.

Big D & Bubba: Hall of Fame, Authenticity, and Radio Today

"Authenticity. It's one word. That's all it takes. People can tell more than ever if you are full of baloney or not."

Hannah B Builds Connections On-Air and Online in Chicago

“My mom and dad always told me to choose a job that you are going to genuinely love and get up and go to every day, because you're only given one life."

Bootleg Kev’s Journey: Swap Meets to the Mic

Recently, I had an interview with Snoop, and I had to pause and realize, ‘Damn, I’m living my dream times a thousand.’

Why Morning Show Benchmarks Drive Country Radio Loyalty

When a listener knows that their favorite bit is always at 7:10 or “The Drive At Five” always kicks off the weekend, you’ve trained them to choose you over a podcast or playlist.

Breaking

Scott Davidson Returns to Sunny 101.7 After iHeartMedia Exit

"The move puts a familiar hometown voice back on Canton radio"

Sid Rosenberg: Fox News Banned Me, So I Told Donald Trump

"I don't want to get into it, but President Trump knows a lot of stuff about me. That's all I'm going to say."

ESPN Digital & Social Finished August Reaching 78% of U.S. Adults

"ESPN Digital & Social drew 212.7 million unique users in August, up 6% year over year. That total reached 78% of U.S. adults across digital, YouTube and social platforms."

Joe Buck Hopeful That Troy Aikman Extends Contract With ESPN

"I legitimately love the guy like a brother."