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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.

Facebook Is Officially A Dead Platform for the News Industry

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If your news organization made a post on Facebook about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend, I (and millions of others) did not see it.

Bill O’Reilly Doesn’t Like What He Sees Around the Media Landscape

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"On all of these outlets, what they do is bring it people who agree with them. And it's boring."

Steve Gregory Has Waited More Than a Decade to Involve College Students on KFI AM-640

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"The interest we still have from these students, I've been impressed by...it's good to know that some of those students are still willing to take their own time in the summer and participate in something like this."

Joe Tessitore and WWE Are a Match Made in Heaven

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Announcing WWE requires a certain level of excitement not required by other sports. Joe Tessitore exudes excitement.

Newsmax Radio CEO Lee Kinberg Taking the Slow and Steady Approach to Building Network

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"We've had conversations about how we can do more news on the radio. The key is ... how to do it at the level of quality you need. If you do it cheap, people can tell."
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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

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"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

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"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."