Jim Ryan

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Jim Ryan is a Music Radio columnist for Barrett Media. In addition, he runs Jim Ryan Media LLC, a consulting company which assists major market radio brands and top talent including national radio personality Delilah. Prior to relaunching his consultancy in 2025, Jim spent 15 years with Audacy/CBS Radio, serving as SVP of Programming. Among his responsibilities included programming WNEW-FM and WCBS-FM.  His career includes additional programming stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston. Jim was voted the #2 PD of 2024 in Barrett Media's Top 20 series in the AC category. He can be reached by email at Jim@JimRyanMedia.com.

Bad PPM Month? Don’t Panic—One Month Doesn’t Define

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"Making great content always tilts the odds in your favor.

Why Consolidation Strategy Beats Streaming Competition Right Now

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"A market with only two giant radio companies (and Public Radio) would be better equipped to take format chances and fight the flight to other media."

Radio Programmers: Stop Settling, Be Like The Movies Today

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"Why can't we make some content that gets people talking? It's time to take more chances."

Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show Legacy Inspires Industry Today

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"Yes, Kidd was talented. However, he was also one of the hardest working, most obsessed with relevance and caring people I have ever met. "

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

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