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.

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.

Smart Sponsorships Protect Your Brand and Drive Revenue

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There’s a line between smart revenue generation and programming overload.
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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."

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

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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.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

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"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

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"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."