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.

Do National News/Talk Radio Hosts Now Need a TV Companion for Career Success?

Is radio still enough to create career success and have a big enough audience to make it the most important medium for hosts today?

3 Reasons Why MS NOW’S Podcast Play is a Genius Move

Cable news has long ignored the future. This move by MS NOW shows at least someone is looking ahead.

Kaitlan Collins is the Latest Example of the Donald Trump Coverage Conundrum

There's not good way to handle the situation she was in. That's the point. And that's also the problem.

Why News Media Creators on YouTube Should Heed Bill Simmons’ Advice

Every time you double-down on YouTube, you grant it more power over your future.

How KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Capitalized on the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Run

"As more people get interested, it becomes a larger and larger news story, that kind of transcends a strictly sports story."

Breaking

WVOC AM Signal ‘Going to Be Off for an Extended Period of Time’

"The only way you can listen to WVOC from now until whenever is either listen on FM 103.5 or, I always recommend, download the iHeartRadio app."

KAMV Flips to Spanish AC Amor 107.1 DFW

"This shift demonstrates Univision's willingness to experiment with Spanish AC despite signal limitations."

LeSean McCoy Unsure if Ryan Clark Showing Emotions Are Real Following ESPN Exit

"I know he's a like clickbait type dude. You feel what I'm saying? Sometimes, there's some dudes that are internet people. He's one of them. It's something I'm not knowing if it's serious or not."

YouTube Adding More Tools For Podcasts Including Thumbnails For Shorts

"Custom thumbnails for Shorts are rolling out to all YouTube Partner Program creators. It’s one of the most requested features from YouTube Creators and gives you even more control over how your Shorts are presented. Excited for this one!"