Jim Ryan

110 POSTS
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: Benson Boone, Twenty One Pilots, Dasha, Morgan Evans

Features Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
"Let’s see if I can “scare” up some hits for you to consider this week "

How Hot AC Radio Can Make Halloween Memorable

Columns Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
"Halloween is a creative opportunity to energize your brand, engage listeners emotionally, and deliver something unexpected."

Hits on the Horizon: Charlie Puth, Ella Langley, Cheap Trick, Hayley Williams

Features Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
"Let’s see if we can “scare” up some more potential hits for programmers and music directors to sink their fangs into!"

How Are Hot AC Stations Finding the HITS in Today’s Crowded Media Landscape?

Columns Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
Programming a Hot AC station today is harder than ever! The landscape has never been more cluttered. Listeners are swimming in a sea of...

Hits on the Horizon: Alex Warren, Coco Jones, Tyler Nance, and Good Neighbours

Features Jim Ryan Jim Ryan -
"What are the potential hits for this week? Let's take a look."
1...101112...22Page 11 of 22

Breaking

Why Gordon Borrell Believes Digital Is Winning Over Local Advertisers

Features 0
“It comes with statistics. You place a radio ad, and the station can’t tell you how many people heard it, how many people liked the ad or liked the program.”

Why Heidi Raphael Returned Home to Lead the New York State Broadcasters Association

Features 0
“I have met and worked with so many wonderful people. I don’t take that for granted. I’m grateful every single day.”

Bru’s Rocket Ride: From Polka Hour to Coast-to-Coast Radio

Features 0
"It was one of those places where I really got to mess up and find my voice,"

MLB Network’s Intentional Talk Reversal Proves Connection Is Media’s Most Valuable Currency

Columns 0
"Intentional Talk has become, and continues to be, your favorite baseball player's favorite baseball show."