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: 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.”

How To Win In Hot AC: Talent, Coaching, and Connection

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Coaching talent to build real, lasting listener relationships starts with authenticity, clarity of purpose, and intentional storytelling.

Hits On The Horizon: One Republic, Ernest, and Mariah Carey

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Alex Warren /”Eternity” will be a crowd pleaser at Lollapalooza in Chicago this weekend and is my favorite behind “Ordinary” on his album.
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ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

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"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

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"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

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"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

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"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."