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 Every Radio Programmer Should Know About Nielsen’s PPM Heavy Listeners

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"When you see a number like 8,000 you know you’ve hit the jackpot."

Why Christmas Music Is Radio’s Biggest Marketing Gift of the Year

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"If there ever was a time to add units, this is it."

Hits on the Horizon: Benson Boone, Twenty One Pilots, Dasha, Morgan Evans

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"Let’s see if I can “scare” up some hits for you to consider this week "

How Hot AC Radio Can Make Halloween Memorable

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"Halloween is a creative opportunity to energize your brand, engage listeners emotionally, and deliver something unexpected."

Hits on the Horizon: Charlie Puth, Ella Langley, Cheap Trick, Hayley Williams

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"Let’s see if we can “scare” up some more potential hits for programmers and music directors to sink their fangs into!"
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"There are angles everywhere. Pick one per day and build around it."