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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 News/Talk Radio Hosts Hope Santa Claus Brings the Format This Christmas

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"I know we can’t get everything we ask for but at least we can dream."

Netflix and YouTube Are Proving We All Want What We Don’t Have

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Neither company lacks strength where it already plays. That dominance, however, apparently no longer feels sufficient.

How News/Talk Radio Professionals Handle Replacing a Show After the Death of a Host

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"I think that the succeeding host has to carry the legacy from the host before them."

Is 1130 WISN Host Jay Weber Right By Saying The Old Generation of Talk Radio is Over?

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To understand the point Weber is making, you have to go back to what he’s referencing.

Howard Stern Has Signed His Last Contract with SiriusXM

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There's just no way that he inks another deal three years from now, right?
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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.

How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

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"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."