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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.

Is There a Donald Trump Fatigue in the News/Talk Radio Audience?

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Donald Trump has been at the forefront of the news/talk world for the better part of a decade. Some of the format's prominent hosts disagree on whether or not there's fatigue from their listeners.

Trust Roger Goodell When He Says Super Bowl Won’t Be Streaming Soon

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To be frank, I rarely trust what Roger Goodell says. But in this case, I think he's telling the truth.

Saluting Black Broadcasters: Bo Snerdley, 77 WABC

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"One of the things I'm really conscious about is not imitating other people or not picking up things that they do. A lot of radio people do that."

Armstrong & Getty Aren’t Interested in Being Conventional

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"The show is different, it's a little weird, and people -- including radio executives -- have a little trouble describing it. It just takes people discovering it."

A Radical Solution for FOX Sports in Its Tom Brady, Greg Olsen Conundrum

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Viewers love Greg Olsen. Management loves Tom Brady. There has to be a way to solve the issue where both are happy, and I think I've found it.
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Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

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"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

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"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

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"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

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"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."