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.

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

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"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"

How Many Promos Does Your Radio Station Really Need?

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"Every programmer needs to internalize the basic rule from your sales department: in radio, frequency sells."

Does Your Radio Station Have Dawn’s Brand Strength?

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You may have recently read that Dawn is the strongest brand in America. Yes, the same Dawn you may have used to wash some...

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

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"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."
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Columbus Blue Jackets to Simulcast TV Broadcast on Radio, Bob McElligott Won’t Return

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"Bob’s voice was at the heart of many of our club’s unforgettable moments and helped shape memories that will live on for years to come."

How News/Talk Radio Covered the Anthony Fauci Testimony Before Congress

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"Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth during his opening statement and says he will decline to answer questions before Congress today. I was categorically wrong."

Zimmer Communications, Mid-West Family Merge Springfield Operations

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"By combining forces, we'll offer advertisers more effective marketing solutions,"

CBS Sports Lands Concacaf Champions Cup English-Language Media Rights Through 2030

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"Through our new partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+, we are excited to bring every match to fans across the United States with world-class coverage."