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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.

Does Bari Weiss Want to Be the Face of CBS News?

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The network has a plethora of highly-qualified and experienced interviewers in its stable. So why is Bari Weiss leading a town hall with Erika Kirk?

With Candace Owens Courting Controversy and Conspiracies, News/Talk Radio Hosts Share How They’d Move Forward

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"I used to think the audience could see through bull(expletive). Now I'm not so sure."

How Spotify Wrapped Became the Greatest Marketing Tool in Audio History

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Every user becomes a billboard. Every post becomes free advertising. Competitors can try all they want, but there is only one original.

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Learn From Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson Interviews

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The lesson here is absolutely counterintuitive to everything you might think about landing interviews.

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

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"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."
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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."