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.

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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."