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

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. "

Your Bubble Isn’t the Whole Music Business

"I need an EDM sherpa to help me navigate this landscape."