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.

Charlie Cook Reflects On A 54 Year Career and the State of Country Radio

“So, my first thing would be don't retire. And I don't mean that 100%, but I will say that I miss the cowboys, but I don't miss the rodeo."

Music Radio Takeaways From Fall PPM Markets

In the fall PPM markets ratings for Classic Hits and Classic Rock continue to perform extremely well in most markets.

Consultant’s Corner: Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media

We are in a period where the economy is generally good, but we are in a traditional advertising recession. Dollars are leaving linear media for digital, and many stations (and salespeople) don’t have the capability or content to compete properly.

RIFs And Layoffs Aren’t The End Of The World

Thanksgiving is here. A lot has been written about what people are thankful for, including yesterday's great piece from Barrett Media contributor Kevin Robinson.

Consultant’s Corner: Scott Husky, RWPC

Scott Husky is President of RWPC, a Corinth, Mississippi-based consulting firm focusing primarily on Country radio.

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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.”

Inside Derek Papa’s Difficult Personal Journey at KNBR

"I respect everyone that deals with things in their personal life and then have to do a job. It's easier to do when you don't have to go live on the radio."

Nick Saban’s Process Is a Radio Programming Playbook

"A play was six seconds, and that was all that mattered in the moment. "