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: Max McNown, Goo Goo Dolls And Goose

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We are just a week away from Labor Day, but before you indulge in all things pumpkin spice, let’s take a look at some music that your ears should be consuming.

How Tempo and Flow Drive Hot AC Radio Success

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Programmers must pay close attention not only to the songs themselves, but also to how they are sequenced.

Hits On The Horizon: Ed Sheeran, Lord Huron And Gabby Barrett

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Ed Sheeran / “A Little More” has all the elements of a good pop song from Ed, and the video is very entertaining with Rupert Grint of Harry Potter fame returning in an Ed video as his character from the video for “Lego House.”

How to Build a Strong Hot AC Radio Brand That Connects

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Hot AC thrives on personality-driven shows, local conversation, lifestyle tips, and pop culture updates.

Hits On The Horizon: Tigirlily Gold, Lola Young And Wet Leg

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One that looks solid in the Alternative universe but, in my opinion, is screaming for Top 40 and Hot-AC support is Lola Young / “One Thing.”
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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."