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.

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Trust More Than Just Gut Instinct As Digital Continues to Rise

The immediacy of live radio is often touted as one of its strengths. But there's a significant portion of the audience that doesn't give a hoot about that feature.

NBC News Might Set the Blueprint with Steve Kornacki Special Election Coverage

This is, almost to a "T", exactly what streaming news viewers want and expect.

How Vince Coglianese, Larry O’Connor, and Anthony Cumia Show Prep for a News/Talk Radio Show

"It's all consuming. Every second of the day, whether it's consuming media on my phone, TV, or radio ... it is a never ending experience."

Why CNN Not Phoning It In on Thanksgiving Matters

CNN didn't treat the holiday morning as a burden. It treated it as an opportunity.

Why A Bet on 101 KXL Paid Off For New Program Director Grant McHill

"It's something I've wanted to do for a long time. I've passed on other opportunities to lead and PD other stations because I believe in KXL."

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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."