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.

Hits on the Horizon: 5 Seconds of Summer, Zach Bryan, Portugal The Man, and Don Toliver

"My ear candy recommendations for this first weekend in October."

Why Hot-AC Program Directors and GMs Must Replace Hype With Authenticity

"A compelling morning show, strong music mix, and meaningful giveaways don’t need to be oversold, they carry their own weight."

Hits on the Horizon: Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, The Violent, Laci Kaye Booth, and More!

"Let’s jump right in with some ear candy you should be considering if you program a music radio station."

Hot-AC Radio Stations Must Prioritize Music Discovery

"This is not just a Hot AC issue. All music radio that plays current music should be taking a more active stance in music discovery for their audiences."

Hits on the Horizon: Olivia Dean, Jason Aldean, Metro Boomin and More!

Hits on the Horizon this week is adding a baseball feel. With the MLB pennant race and playoff spots coming down to the wire,...

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Majic 94.5 PD Sends Emotional Message to Loyal DFW Listeners

Radio One is reshaping its Dallas/Fort Worth cluster starting...

Reflecting on the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit in New York City

"If you value your career, you have to invest in it. Companies will not do it for you."

Barstool Sports Is Mainstream Media, Whether Dave Portnoy Likes It or Not

"The establishment has changed. When one of the largest and most influential voices in sports reaches millions where modern audiences actually consume content, it isn't operating outside the mainstream anymore."

CNN’s Independence Day Coverage Shows Network’s Live Event Strength

Live event programming is a different animal, and CNN has quietly become one of the best in the business at it.