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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.

Why News Media Creators on YouTube Should Heed Bill Simmons’ Advice

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Every time you double-down on YouTube, you grant it more power over your future.

How KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Capitalized on the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Run

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"As more people get interested, it becomes a larger and larger news story, that kind of transcends a strictly sports story."

Can News/Talk Radio Create a Super Bowl Media Row in Non-Election Years?

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There are revenue and relevancy opportunities at stake. But getting everyone to pull in the same direction feels easier said than done.

Success of 77 WABC Should Be a Wakeup Call to Other News/Talk Radio Brands

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The New York news/talk station isn't "all conservative, all the time." And it's led to a massive rejuvenation.

Can Cable News Copy the Pat McAfee/ESPN Model?

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Daytime cable news has become a graveyard of modest expectations. That imbalance feels increasingly absurd.
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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

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Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

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For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

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"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

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"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."