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 Stephen A. Smith Isn’t the Person News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Emulate

For many reasons, Smith is someone to model. But there are other reasons for why you should steer clear of his antics.

Quu CEO Steve Newberry Sees a Bright Future for Visual Radio Ads

"There's a ton of opportunity, but we're beginning to get our legs beneath us."

Dominic Carter is Still Hunting for Domination in Afternoons on 77 WABC

"Things are going well. The numbers are up substantially. But let me be very clear: I'm just getting started. I'm not done."

The Watch: Special Report with Bret Baier, Fox News

Fox News has put all its weight behind Baier being viewed as the network's straight news man. Does he live up to the billing?

Ratings Roundup: NBC Nightly News Sees Slight Dip As Tom Llamas Takes Over For Lester Holt

The decline for NBC News in total viewership is more significant than the immediate losses suffered by CBS Evening News earlier this year.

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John Kincade Opens Up About His Decision to Leave 97.5 The Fanatic

"I'm very fortunate to be alive and survived everything I've survived. What I want to do is enjoy my life every day. Part of that is doing things that I want to do on my terms."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Bang Your Head: John Bush and the Timeless Power of Armored Saint

"We don't want to be just one of these bands from the '80s who put out new music so they can go out and do some touring."

The Dumbest Rule in News/Talk Radio — and Why Hosts Should Break It

The hosts who build real, lasting connections with their audiences aren't the ones who follow every internal directive without question.