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.

The 7 Essential Steps of Hot AC Radio Imaging

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"The best imaging doesn’t just identify a station; it makes the station feel alive."

Hits on the Horizon: Justin Bieber, Brantley Gilbert, and Pitbull & Lil Jon

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"Let’s get into some music to divert us from the craziness. "

Why Your Hot AC Station Should Be More Personality, Less Jukebox

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"If a listener just wants music, they’re not coming to radio anymore"

Hits On The Horizon: Lady Gaga, Alabama Shakes, and Thomas Rhett

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"Let’s take a look at music that should be on your radar for airplay consideration this week"

Hits On The Horizon: Doja Cat, Old Dominion and Trey Songz

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Doja Cat / “Jealous Type” sounds like a sure-fire hit. Groove is cool, and the song has a good hook.
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"Party 98.3 was built to reflect the energy and spirit of the Central Savannah River Area,"

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Radio One is reshaping its Dallas/Fort Worth cluster starting...

Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

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"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."

Barstool Sports Is Mainstream Media, Whether Dave Portnoy Likes It or Not

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"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."