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 Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

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"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

Hits on the Horizon: Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, The Violent, Laci Kaye Booth, and More!

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"Let’s jump right in with some ear candy you should be considering if you program a music radio station."

Hot-AC Radio Stations Must Prioritize Music Discovery

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"This is not just a Hot AC issue. All music radio that plays current music should be taking a more active stance in music discovery for their audiences."

Hits on the Horizon: Olivia Dean, Jason Aldean, Metro Boomin and More!

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Hits on the Horizon this week is adding a baseball feel. With the MLB pennant race and playoff spots coming down to the wire,...

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."
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Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

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Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

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"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

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"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."