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.

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!

Is The PPM 3-Minute Rule Helping Or Hurting Hot AC Radio?

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This shift reflects a broader recognition that modern radio listening habits are more fragmented, especially among younger, digital-savvy audiences.
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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.

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."

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."