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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.

The Watch: Meet the Press with Kristen Welker

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Meet the Press has been a favorite in the key Adults 25-54 demographic. Let's set out to find out why.

Kent Phillips Believes in the Power of AM/FM Radio and Has the Data From FMR Associates to Prove It

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"You get this feeling that radio's dying or there's something going on. In reality, it's just been stable."

Why Spotify Should Be Near the Top of the News/Talk Radio Priority List in 2025

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Everyone knows the news/talk radio format needs to do something -- anything -- to attract younger audiences. It's time to actually do something about it.

Brian Calvert Rose From Northwest Newsradio’s First Ever Hire to Program Director

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"Management was never the goal. I always considered myself a storyteller."

The Interview: James T. Harris on 550 KFYI

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Harris began the interview by asking what he called "the obvious question." But it wasn't obvious! It was a great question!
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College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

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"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

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"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

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PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

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"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."