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.

Megyn Kelly Was Right to Walk Away from the Golden Globes Best Podcast Farce

If securing a nomination means engaging in social events, press rounds, and foot-kissing rituals designed to curry favor with an elite few, it begs the question: is it still an award for achievement or merely an accolade for networking?

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Diving Into the World of Digital Content

Do you see any scenario in the next five or ten years where people use their phones less? Do you believe audiences will spend less time on the internet? I don’t. You don’t. Nobody paying attention does.

How 550 KFYI PD Aaron Trimmer Keeps the Station Near the Top of the Phoenix Radio Ratings

"You have to have great talent that you can trust will driver listenership to the shows."

Glenn Beck Has Shown Us the Future of AI in Media: It’s Equally Terrifying and Exciting

It feels like the dawn of the internet all over again — that same sense of stepping into a digital frontier with endless space to explore.

Can MS NOW Include Enough to Make a DTC Offering Enticing?

How much more content do networks really think consumers want? The answer, in most cases, isn’t as complex as executives seem to believe.

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Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.

What Managers Should Learn From ESPN’s Latest Round Of Layoffs

"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.

How Talent Feel About Audacy’s Expansion Into Sports Radio’s Future

"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."