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 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!"

How Are Hot AC Stations Finding the HITS in Today’s Crowded Media Landscape?

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Programming a Hot AC station today is harder than ever! The landscape has never been more cluttered. Listeners are swimming in a sea of...
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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.

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."

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."