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.

Radio Companies Can’t Quit YouTube, Even If They Want To

This is a genuine damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't situation.

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Delayed Again by Judge

The judge ordered Paramount, the state attorneys general involved in the case, and the Writers Guild of America to meet and discuss a path forward.

93 WIBC News Director John Herrick Exits

"I look forward to what comes next and the opportunity to continue contributing meaningful work."

Anthony Cumia: Howard Stern’s Struggling Due to American Culture Shifts

"How shocking could a guy be talking about boobies when you could watch the hardest of hardcore porn right there on your phone?"

Pod Save America, Dan Bongino See Top 5 Finishes in Triton Digital June Rankings

The results showed strong performances from several news and talk-focused programs.

Breaking

Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

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How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

10 Thoughts from 13 Years of Radio Consulting

When I was going to Michigan State, radio station...