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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.

Bill Cunningham is Ingrained in the Fabric of 700 WLW

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"Father time is undefeated, untied, and unscored on. I just turned 76 and I feel 36 most of the time."

Is Every Sports Radio Ratings Battle a Winnable Fight?

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There are so many variables that come into play in answering the question. But even if the battle isn't winnable, that doesn't mean it isn't worth fighting.

Mike Gallagher is Always Learning More About News/Talk Radio

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"Gone are the days when we could be in our boxer shorts and a sweatshirt...now it's lights, camera angles, backdrops, and everything else."

6 Months After ESPN Radio Layoffs, How Much Has Changed?

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After a nearly completely revamped lineup was introduced, I think we've given it some time to breathe. But have any of the previous issues been solved with the changes?

Amazon Investing in Diamond Sports Group Makes Too Much Sense

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Just because Amazon has tons of money to spend doesn't mean it's done so unwisely. And any potential investment in Diamond Sports Group would be a wise investment.
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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."