Tag: Garrett Searight
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Why iHeartMedia Can’t Afford to Sell Its Podcast Division
I don’t know how many companies can afford to give up 40% of their income, but I don’t think iHeart belongs in that camp.
Why Tony Katz Isn’t Putting All His Eggs in the YouTube Basket
"If you ask me, am I recreating my financial future with this? The answer is no. If you ask me, is it clear that I'm reaching people who I wasn't reaching before because I have more content out there? The answer is yes."
Pew Research Has Handed News/Talk Radio a Rare Opportunity
That might sound counterintuitive, but I say news/talk radio should lean into the perception.
Ross Douthat’s 60 Minutes Interview with Donald Trump Proved Me Wrong
Douthat’s opinion-writing background, which I once viewed as a liability, actually helped him here. He thinks about big questions for a living. Therefore, he knew where to push Trump beyond the usual talking points.
How Mike Gallagher Has Held Salem’s Midday Slot for 25 Years
“It’s a real privilege to have a 25-year tenure with one company like this. I started with Salem in 2001. So for a quarter century, I’ve held down that 9 to noon fort, and I consider it an incredible blessing.”
How Erick Erickson Is Handling the Democratic Midterm Landslide on Talk Radio
“You don’t want to burn out the audience. My general rule, though, is if I’m tired of talking about a topic, they must be. But also, my show is always guided by what is the big news of the day."
What the Midterm Election Results Mean for News/Talk Radio Hosts and Programmers
I’ve been on the record for a long time saying you shouldn’t go all Trump, all the time anymore. However, the results show something deeper that deserves analysis.
How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission
"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”
Why Election Night is Really Opportunity Night For Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW
Election Day is the Super Bowl for everyone working at Fox News, CNN, and MS NOW. It’s the night the entire industry builds toward....
Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs
“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."