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 95.5 KLOS’s Nik Carter Is The Ultimate Classic Rock Curator

“I used to joke; VH1 Classic hired a spiky-haired black guy to play Classic Rock to a bunch of red states. What could possibly go wrong?”

20 Brands In 20 Days: John Foxx, 101.1 WCBS-FM, New York

“I feel such responsibility, and it definitely has its level of stress, but I just think the excitement and the adrenaline just keep me so focused on doing what I've got to do.”

Concerts Over Cash: Country Radio’s Secret Weapon

When a listener gets a ticket to see someone they’ve loved since they were 14, you’re not just filling a prize slot. You’re making a lifelong listener.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Skip Dillard 94.7 The Block, New York

“The Block is really, truly a Throwback radio station,” Dillard says. “That’s a music format focused on the '90s and early 2000s, Hip-Hop and R&B vibe for the block in New York."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Ashley Wilson, 96.9 The Kat, Charlotte

We have the same struggles as everybody else. We want to provide escapism and let people know we’re right there in it with them.”

Breaking

Why Dianna Russini Doesn’t Owe NFL Media Any Explanation Making Her Return

"Russini's second act is all about making the right first impression. That's where the focus should be. Should there be an apology? To the public, no. To those she worked alongside and covered? Absolutely. But that doesn't need to happen on camera."

How Erick Erickson Is Handling the Democratic Midterm Landslide on Talk Radio

“You don’t want to burn out the audience. My general rule, though, is if I’m tired of talking about a topic, they must be. But also, my show is always guided by what is the big news of the day."

TJ Taormina: The Transmitter Comes First on The TJ Show

"I would say the primary focus is without question the radio show, and that is the first order of priority every single day,"

Your Social Media Timeline May Testify Against You

"Every month, someone else who “knew better” gets fired, suspended, dropped or publicly dragged."