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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.

The FCC Should Open the AM Translator Window Now, Not Later

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We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.

How Dan Bongino Stepped Away and Became a Better Broadcaster

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"Anyone who says they do not change is not being honest. You cannot go through that experience unchanged."

The Data Doesn’t Lie: Liberal Media Has an Influence Problem

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Conservative media built an ecosystem — from talk radio to podcasts to cable news — that turns casual listeners into passionate advocates. Liberal media, by and large, hasn't done that — at least not at the same scale.

Bob Kevoian’s Legacy: 3 Things Radio Talents Can Learn From The Bob & Tom Show Legend

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He was, without question, a legend of the medium. And while some might think there's nothing to learn from someone who made a living laughing on the air, they'd be wrong.

Why YouTube’s Shorts Cap Should Concern Every Independent Podcast Creator

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For podcasters specifically, the answer isn't to panic. It's to diversify.
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Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

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"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."

Think Big, Ask Big: Doug Abernethy’s Radio One Playbook

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"Our industry has transformed better than any other traditional media"

Ken Charles Explains How Trust Drives Ratings and Sales at 95.5 WSB

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“The trust of your audience is crucial not only to long-term success but to being a long-term part of the community and a long-term part of their habits, so that when things happen, they go to the place they trust. And we want to be the place they trust the most.”

How Pete Sousa’s Road to Sobriety Led Him Back to a Sports Media Career He Thought He Lost

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"When you get sober, the sky is the limit. I'm living, breathing proof of that. People thought I was extremely hopeless. I'm here to tell anyone with a problem, if you think you're hopeless, that is not true."