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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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."