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Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

What the Podtrac Podcast Rankings Should Tell the News Media About What Consumers Are After

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There's a common theme that isn't hard to pick up on when you really look at the results.

Why Erick Erickson Traveled More Than 60,000 Miles For His Show and Radio Affiliates in 2025

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"Oftentimes, the stations no longer have the bandwidth, advertising budget, or the promotions team. So we just take it on ourselves and say, 'We can still do it.'"

Dan Bongino Won’t Return to News/Talk Radio, Westwood One Handling Ad Sales For Digital Show

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After speaking with high-level industry sources, Bongino is only returning to his podcast, with Westwood One set to handle advertising sales for the program.

When the News Hit Home, KDKA Owned the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Story

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KDKA showed that sometimes the smartest move is throwing the plan out the window and trusting the newsroom and hosts to follow the news. This was one of those moments, and the station never hesitated.

What Advice Would News/Talk Radio Programmers Give Dan Bongino Ahead of a Potential Return

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"You're going to have to fight to win over some programmers who are going to be skiddish about you."
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Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

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"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

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If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

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This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

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"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.