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.

Why Consolidation Strategy Beats Streaming Competition Right Now

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"A market with only two giant radio companies (and Public Radio) would be better equipped to take format chances and fight the flight to other media."

Radio Programmers: Stop Settling, Be Like The Movies Today

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"Why can't we make some content that gets people talking? It's time to take more chances."

Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show Legacy Inspires Industry Today

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"Yes, Kidd was talented. However, he was also one of the hardest working, most obsessed with relevance and caring people I have ever met. "

iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

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"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Why Radio Personalities Must Share More Personal Stories

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"It may start with a conversation with a co-host, but then do you bring in the listeners?"
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"Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year."

Michelle Beadle To Co-Host New Program With Matthew Berry on Roku

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"He did have an offer I couldn’t refuse. The opportunity to do TV daily, and laugh, was a no-brainer. Plus, if you don’t like it, Mo and I blame Matthew."

SiriusXM Director Jordan Greenberg Departing For PWHL

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"The countless adventures, friends, experiences, and knowledge I’ll take from that journey are immeasurable."

102.5 The Game Tabs Nick Frazier, Connor Nute As New Hosts Of ‘Next Man Up’

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"They are young voices and have a lot of great ideas that this market has been missing. I think they are going to continue to add to not only our team here at 102.5 The Game, but the market as well."