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.

Syndicated Host Rowdy Yates Was Born To Be In Radio

"I'm a second-generation radio guy who grew up in Texas. My father was Joe Holstead. He was known as the Dean of Texas Radio News, primarily a top 40 news guy,” said Yates.

Marty Linck And 106.5 The Arch Delight And Surprise St. Louis

“Delight and surprise, we call it. It has to be a part of the format, but it's still a mainstream format. It's a mile wide, an inch deep."

Matt Sneed Rises Above Life’s Rough Start to Make His Mark in Radio

"I'm proud of everything I've accomplished. So, I'm going to post about it because it helps me, and I hope somebody else reads it and it helps them.”

Country Radio And Making Memoriable Experiences

Country Radio has a huge advantage when it comes to contesting. The availability of artists is a not-so-secret advantage that is often not fully taken advantage of.

Midwest Communication’s Jeff McCarthy And A Culture Of Collaboration

“Here's something I created early on. The philosophy that we took was that we hire, or in some cases, acquire the best. We give you clear direction and the tools to win, and then we get out of your way.”

Breaking

Sports Illustrated Layoffs Underway Affecting Several Legacy Writers

"In total, a reported 10 to 15 people were affected."

UMG Rejects Ackman’s $64 Billion Takeover Bid

"We remain committed to leading the industry by attracting the world's top talent"

Coleman Insights Sets Podcast Trailer Study Webinar

The session analyzes four real trailers — High Scrollers, Better Than Yesterday, Superfan Diaries, and Binge or Cringe — spotlighting key differences in storytelling, structure, and emotional impact.

KVJ and WRMF: The Accidental Stars of Florida’s Most Viral Traffic Stop

"WRMF's KVJ morning show playing clearly as the deputy stepped out of his patrol car."