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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.

Ratings Roundup: CNN Sees 40% Year-Over-Year Decline in July

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The network finished the month with an average of 497,000 total viewers in primetime.

Why The MeidasTouch Podcast Deserves Credit

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While a show like The Joe Rogan Experience has dominated the mainstream podcast discussion, The MeidasTouch Podcast is quietly becoming just as essential for a different kind of audience.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Still Prioritize Their Live Audiences in an On-Demand/Podcast World

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The live radio show is -- and needs to be -- the flagship product. It feeds the podcast. Not the other way around.

Netflix is On the Prowl for YouTube Creators — Would News Podcasters Consider a Switch?

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"YouTube is great for discoverability, sure, but Netflix brings a level of prestige that’s hard to ignore."

What Happy Gilmore 2 Can Teach Cable News About the Danger of Nostalgia

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Just like with movies, audiences evolve. Their attention spans are shorter, their standards are higher, and their options are endless. It’s not enough to be familiar anymore.
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ESPN Analyst Vincent Goodwill Claims He Received Death Threats Following Participation Trophy Commentary

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"I thought it was just something funny. I didn't think people would take it so damn literally, but sarcasm goes over people's heads, literacy is at an all-time low."

ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Miller Recovering From Serious Car Accident

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"I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class."

Dustin Haze Monroe Exits APD Role at iHeart Z107.7 St. Louis

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"Z107.7 now faces a gap in both its programming leadership and afternoon daypart"

iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

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"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."