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.

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."

Three National Radio Hall of Famers to Speak at Barrett Media Audio Summit

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"They are three of the greatest to ever crack a mic."

What Jalen Brunson’s NBA Championship Run Teaches Music Radio Leaders

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"You're allowed to think about the worst possible scenario but then you have to go do something about it."
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ESPN Posts Most Watched WNBA Regular Season In Network History

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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."