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

Bill Horleman, Longtime WDEL Morning Host, Dies at 95

He hosted mornings at the Wilmington station from 1960 through 1996.

KiKi B. Jones Takes Charge at WAMO 107.3

"There's something especially meaningful about stepping into this role in my hometown."

FOX Sports Executive Trusts Tom Brady Will Fulfill Network Broadcast Agreement

"From the moment we signed Tom, no matter what was written or said, I have never gotten an indication from Tom that he is not into this for the long haul."

Don Lemon Launching New FAST Channel With Swerve TV

“We built this network on the idea that people want the truth delivered straight without a corporate boss deciding what makes air. Almost eleven million followers later, they are still asking for more."