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 Stations Need Personality To Play Through the Playlist

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"Instead of saying 'shut up and play the music,' the better approach is 'make it matter'"

Hits on the Horizon: David Guetta, Daughtry, Vance Joy, and Luke Combs

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"Let’s see if I can “scare” up some potential hits besides Taylor that your ears should be on if they aren’t already"

A HOT-AC Programmers Playbook To Play The Hits During Q4

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"In the end, finding Adult Pop hits in Q4 is about balance"

Hits on the Horizon: 5 Seconds of Summer, Zach Bryan, Portugal The Man, and Don Toliver

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"My ear candy recommendations for this first weekend in October."

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."
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Why Gordon Borrell Believes Digital Is Winning Over Local Advertisers

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“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

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“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

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"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

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