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: Teddy Swims, LOCASH And Flipturn

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Since it’s Friday the 13th, let’s see if we can make that number 13 lucky like Taylor with 13 songs you should get your ears on this weekend!

Six Techniques To Avoid Micromanagement of Hot AC Talent

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Successful performance depends heavily on spontaneity, personality, and the ability to form a genuine emotional connection with listeners.

Hits On The Horizon: Miley Cyrus, Brett Young And Joe Leone

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Hey music fans, welcome to this week's suggested ear candy! As I usually do, let’s start with Top 40/Hot AC. My first choice goes to...

Hot AC Radio: Are You Sweating The Details?

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Today, more than ever in the world of radio, attention to detail is not just a beneficial quality; it is a necessity.

Hits On The Horizon: Lainey Wilson, MGK And Giveon

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Lainey Wilson / “Somewhere Over Laredo” is on the way to being another super smash, judging by all the early believers at radio!
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Barstool Sports Is Mainstream Media, Whether Dave Portnoy Likes It or Not

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"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."

CNN’s Independence Day Coverage Shows Network’s Live Event Strength

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Live event programming is a different animal, and CNN has quietly become one of the best in the business at it.

Joon Lee Reveals How He’s Turned an ESPN Layoff Into a Thriving YouTube Career

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"For me, this was a time in my life to try and take a big swing and might as well go for it. Because I don’t have any kids that are dependent on me. It felt like the right time to take a risk."

Music Radio Isn’t Done With the Taylor Swift Wedding

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"There are angles everywhere. Pick one per day and build around it."