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.

What Does the Settlement Between ABC News and Donald Trump Mean For His 2nd Term?

This situation -- like so many others -- isn't nearly as black and white as many have made it out to be.

Chris Stigall Climbed the Talk Radio Ladder All the Way to the National Stage with Salem Radio Network

"The digital game has changed everything, but there's something really exciting about being syndicated across multiple radio stations. The old school guy in me is really excited about it."

The Interview: The Dom Giordano Show on 1210 WPHT

In a time when many news/talk radio hosts are skipping interviews in exchange for more monologue time, Dom Giordano still fills up his show regularly with local newsmakers.

Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick

Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.

The Watch: ‘Finnerty’ with Newsmax Host Rob Finnerty

In recent weeks, Finnerty has bested competition from CNN in the ratings, despite only being in the timeslot for less than two months. So does the product match the hype? Let's find out.

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Katie Zacharia, Aubrey Huff and the Art of Failing Fast

"A bad decision isn’t the end of the line if you make more good decisions than bad."

College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"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

"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?

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.