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.

What Can The Hot AC Format Own And How To Get It

Whatever your situation is, the one thing it boils down to is…WHAT DO YOU OWN?

Hits on Horizon: Songs to Consider Across Six Music Radio Formats

"The audience grew another two million in streams this week to over 18 million for the week."

It’s Time For Your Hot AC Spring Cleaning

This week let’s review some of the key points to ensuring your ship has all its engines in tune!

Hits on Horizon: New Songs to Consider Adding Across Different Radio Formats

My intention is to bring to you a few songs each week that I believe programmers, APDs, and Music Directors need to know about and possibly consider.

When Does ‘New Music’ Stop Being ‘New’?

I will throw this out there now: in today’s world of music consumption, calling anything “new” longer than a week is a mistake!

Breaking

Dan Patrick Shares Concerns About Enjoying Retirement

"I want to go out where I'm proud of what I'm doing. I left ESPN and I wasn't proud of what I was doing."

Columbus Blue Jackets to Simulcast TV Broadcast on Radio, Bob McElligott Won’t Return

"Bob’s voice was at the heart of many of our club’s unforgettable moments and helped shape memories that will live on for years to come."

How News/Talk Radio Covered the Anthony Fauci Testimony Before Congress

"Dr. Fauci pleaded the Fifth during his opening statement and says he will decline to answer questions before Congress today. I was categorically wrong."

Zimmer Communications, Mid-West Family Merge Springfield Operations

"By combining forces, we'll offer advertisers more effective marketing solutions,"