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 Should Copy From Dan Bongino As He Exits Westwood One

Bongino isn't a "classically trained" radio host. And yet, he grew to become one of the best in the business. Here's how.

Social Studies: Elly Rowe, WTOP

When you think about platforms like TikTok, YouTube, or Instagram, those platforms really prioritize that video content, and it jump-starts the algorithm in a way that allows more visibility to all of our content.

The Watch: The ReidOut with Joy Reid on MSNBC

I watched the final episode of The ReidOut on Monday night to see if I can understand why she was viewed as one of the chief villains in the Trump sphere.

Social Studies: Aaron Spielberg, OutKick

"We're not necessarily always playing on the same field, so we have to really navigate and figure out what it is that we can do and can't do."

Social Studies: Matt Shearer, WBZ NewsRadio 1030

"The reason why it's worth it to focus on social media is there's so much room for growth."

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"These 32 extraordinary individuals have each made a lasting impact on audiences around the world,"

ESPN’s Latest Layoffs Continue the Slow Death of Sports Media’s Middle Class

"After 30 years in sports media, the most valuable lesson I've learned is also the simplest. The audience falls in love with people. The business falls in love with numbers, and the numbers always win."

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."