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.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Kwame Dankwa 95 Triple X Burlington VT

“It’s a heritage station. We celebrated 40 years this past November.”

Ross Brittain Reflects on Z100 and Looks Ahead at Radio’s Future

I called up Scott Shannon, who was starting up a new station called Z-100 and said, ‘I could do afternoons!’ He said ‘No, because I don’t think you’re an afternoon jock. But why don’t you come over and help me do the morning show?"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Elroy Smith Star 94.5 Orlando

"If it's just about the music and the music only, people can find that on YouTube or Spotify. If you're not impacting the soul of that listener, you're in trouble."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Beata Murphy, 102.7 KISS FM Los Angeles

“There is a pie, and as new things come up, the pie doesn't get bigger. The slices, everybody's slice of the pie, gets a little bit smaller.

One Year Later: Key Takeaways on Music Radio Coverage

Music radio isn’t just about playlists or ratings; it’s about culture, lifestyle, nostalgia, and personality.

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."