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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 Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?

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Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.

WWL Radio Host Scoot Paisant Won’t Stop Speaking His Mind Even in the Face of Death Threats

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"I know that there are people that tune in every day to hate me. I don't like that. I didn't get into this business knowing there's a group of people that hate me."

Brian Wilson Was Only Supposed to Be at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN for a Few Weeks, Now He’s Retiring 6 Years Later

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"I just think it's the right time to contemplate once again what semi-retirement is going to be like and and sort of step back a little bit."

Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?

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The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.

For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

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"I understand that this company is simply reorganizing and I was part of that. So I hold no bad feelings. I actually hold nothing but positive feelings about the company."
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Borell Associates: 77% of Local Advertisers to Steady or Increase Spending

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Economic confidence, however, continues to weaken.

Pat McAfee Announces Release Of Upcoming Album “The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure”

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"For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate my guts. I’ve been writing songs about it for 20yrs & it’s time to let them aht."

Audacy Announces SportsRadio 610 Rebranding As 95.7 The Fan Beginning August 13

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"Sports Radio 610, we're growing. You heard it in the promo, and you're going to hear it a lot from us as we get to this August 13th date, and as we go beyond it. We're becoming louder, clearer, and better than ever."

Jemele Hill: Journalism Continues To Be Phased Out In Sports Broadcasting

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"In an attention economy, what matters is who can draw the attention. Sometimes it doesn't matter often whether it's good attention or bad attention. If you can captivate audience, that is what your biggest selling point will be."