Jim Ryan

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Jim Ryan writes weekly columns on the Hot AC format and 'Hits On Horizon' for Barrett Media. He spent 22 years programming and developing brands for Sirius XM including The Pulse (Hot AC), the 80s on 8 with the Original MTV-VJ's and numerous other artists driven channels. Jim has spent time on-air too with APD/MD experience on Long Island and the Jersey Shore and several years in Philadelphia at Y100, Max 95.7 and 102.9 WMGK. Currently, he hosts weekends and fill-in at WAVV/WINK in Ft. Myers, and Alpha Media's Free Country Chicago and Star 96.7. He can be reached by email at jimryan0420@gmail.com.

Exclusive articles:

Hot AC Imaging: Are You Hitting The Sweet Spot?

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Hot AC programmers, what is the sweet spot when it comes to how many imaging pieces you rotate per hour?

Hits on Horizon: Songs to Consider Across Six Music Radio Formats

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For Top 40 and Hot AC. Rose / “On The Ground” no streaming story yet, but sounds like a HIT!

What Can The Hot AC Format Own And How To Get It

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Whatever your situation is, the one thing it boils down to is…WHAT DO YOU OWN?

Hits on Horizon: Songs to Consider Across Six Music Radio Formats

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"The audience grew another two million in streams this week to over 18 million for the week."

It’s Time For Your Hot AC Spring Cleaning

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This week let’s review some of the key points to ensuring your ship has all its engines in tune!
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