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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.

Why Rush Limbaugh is Responsible for the Current Conservative Media Civil War

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Rush Limbaugh didn't start a fight. He ended one — for decades. And now that he's gone, everyone left standing wants to throw punches. Think...

How News/Talk Radio Can Use Kalshi and Polymarket to Make Content Decisions

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This is just another available data set -- for free! -- that programmers and can hosts can use to inform their decisions.

How 93 WIBC Built a Younger Audience Without Losing Its Soul

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"We bring a lot of entertainment, even in the places where it may not be thought of as an entertainment daypart."

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

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Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

The One Problem with Tucker Carlson Perfecting the Art of Owning the Digital News Cycle

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Few own attention on social media like Tucker Carlson. There's just one issue with that.
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How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

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"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

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"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

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"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Inside Sandy Grossman’s Long Road to Immortality at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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"He knew his job was to provide the best pictures to the fans of the NFL. I just want people to know my father did everything he could to provide those pictures, but also be the best father and grandfather as well."