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.

Can Hot AC Radio Name Its Core Artists?

Does Hot AC need core artists these days, or should it be more like Top 40, just finding the best songs and not focusing on any sense of artist development?

Hits On The Horizon: Role Model, Thomas Rhett And Haim

There is a lot going on: Mother’s Day this weekend, the Roman Catholic Church elected its first American Pope, and the “hit” records are out there.

Speciality Programming Can Move The Hot AC Needle

“Specialty Programming” is at the top of my programming pyramid for a reason. It’s the special sauce for your station to stand out from the competition.

Hits On The Horizon: Maroon 5, Jon Pardi And Daughtry

Welcome to May, and as many gather at Churchill Downs for the annual “Run for the Roses,” let’s look at a few songs that may get over the finish line as winners!

Hot AC Radio Stations Need to Prioritize Talent Over Music

Make talent your bottom building block of the programming pyramid and encourage them to be ambassadors of your station’s brand while building their brand within your system.

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iHeart Media Reshuffles Hot 99.5 and Z104.3 Lineups After Fred Show Launch

"iHeart is clearly investing in Gomez, moving him into a higher-profile slot — a vote of confidence in his growing company role."

Provident Entertainment Promotes Josie Hardin and Reagan Hughes to Director Roles

"A unique combination of strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and genuine passion for both our artists and industry."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Five ESPN Studio Programs Earn Best May Viewership Ever

"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."