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.

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?"

How Many Promos Does Your Radio Station Really Need?

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"Every programmer needs to internalize the basic rule from your sales department: in radio, frequency sells."

Does Your Radio Station Have Dawn’s Brand Strength?

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You may have recently read that Dawn is the strongest brand in America. Yes, the same Dawn you may have used to wash some...

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

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"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."
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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."