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.

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.

Hot AC Success on a Budget: Music & Promo Hacks

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You don’t need a massive budget to achieve meaningful music research and compelling promotions. What you need is creativity, digital savvy, community connections, and strategic focus.

Hits On The Horizon: The Weeknd, Lady Gaga And Thomas Rhett

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I really like Lady Gaga / “Garden of Eden,” which has roughly 44 million streams. The song is catchy with lyrics such as “I could be your girlfriend for the weekend, you can be my boyfriend for the night!”

Why Fresh Imaging Is Critical on Hot AC Radio Stations

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While the music and personalities draw people in, it’s the imaging that shapes their impression of the brand.
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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."