Tag: Garrett Searight

You can’t claim to be the watchdogs of democracy when you bark only when it’s convenient.

When people care about and are invested in your brand, addict them to it.

"In my experience, there's a lot of people who can write, and a lot of people who can do TV, and not a lot of people who can do both. So I feel like I have a comparative advantage in that I can translate thoughts to paper but also to broadcast media."

It's been nearly one year since Barrett Media broke the story that The Daily Wire and Westwood One were ending their partnership. Each has faced trials since that moment.

"Fortunately, the AM band is still very strong here. And when people in Idaho can see and touch their favorite personalities -- or my little local show -- in the age of digital humanizes the station."

Here’s the truth that leadership needs to grasp: if pay doesn’t come up for the talent that drives the product, the format will lose those people. Not “may.” Will.

If you didn't pick up on this, you're out of touch.

In an increasing digital world, these things matter.

If I had a question, he answered it. If I needed insight on a network, an executive, or a talent, he had it. Jim could walk me through topics in a way that made the complicated seem obvious.

"It's always been a fast pace, but it's changed dramatically with social media. Not only do journalist use those tools, The White House uses them, too."