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.

Aircheck: Bruce Vidal 1984 Top 40 KIIS Los Angeles

In the mid-80s, Bruce Vidal ruled Los Angeles evenings at KIIS. His main competitor was Laurie Allen at KMGG FM 105 whose job he took at KIIS and who also happened to be his wife.

Consultant’s Corner: Mike Stern Jacobs Media

For the most part, Alternative stations have stopped chasing after one-off TikTok artists and gone back to what the format is best at: finding and exposing talented new musicians who will (ideally) have long careers.

The Pulse: Christmas Music, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

A few years ago, I had a conversation with a well-known consultant, and I suggested that the shine was finally off the all-Christmas music format for music radio stations.

Promo Meeting: Ideas, Concepts And Thought Starters For Music Radio

Welcome to the Promo Meeting. Each week, we will highlight stations with ideas that, well, let's be honest, you can steal or adapt for your station.

Music Radio Has 10 Of The Top 20 Share Leaders in November PPM

With Classic Hits and Urban leading the way, here are the stations that set the pace as the Music Radio leader in their market.

Breaking

Yonni Rude Expands Role as Radio One Names New Houston Program Directors

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the programming efforts across both Houston and Dallas, working alongside the talented teams in each market to showcase the best voices, personalities, and content our cities have to offer.”

Podcast Study 2026 Finds Radio Reaches Podcasting’s Most Valuable Listeners

"79% of Podcast Superfans listen to local radio every week. This presents radio broadcasters with a tremendous opportunity to pull usage from these important consumers."

Dave Portnoy and FOX Sports Want Different Things From Wake Up Barstool

"The pirate ship may have found a home in traditional sports television, but that doesn’t mean it’s willing to follow the rules of the harbor."

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Reflects on Career, Future Ahead of NAB National Radio Award Honor

“From the bottom of my heart, I am so appreciative of all the people that I’ve worked with all these years. I’m glad I’m going to be able to get up there and say some good thank-yous.”