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

Women in Radio Leadership Program Launches Application Period

"Investing in people was one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen our industry,"

Sports Media Has a Serious Reporting Problem

"Nobody in the sports media business who values the truth should feel good about reporters failing to report the Kyle Shanahan or LeBron James stories in real time."

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.