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.

Joe Thomas Brings 1240 WTON Back to the Air After Nearly a Year

"Ask my high school teachers, all my projects were done just in the nick of time!"

Xperi Adds Nearly 250 New Markets to DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal

"A station in a smaller town of 20,000 people can now see its audience data with the same clarity as a station in New York or Los Angeles.”

Premiere Networks Launches New Clay Travis Podcast

The idea originates from Travis' former FOX Sports Radio show.

Gordon Deal Surpasses 325 Affiliates With 104.1 KMOX and 830 WCCO Additions

“It's both humbling and motivating to grow listenership and find new partners. We promise to continue leading in the news space."

Podcast Study 2026 Finds Radio Reaches Podcasting’s Most Valuable Listeners

"79% of Podcast Superfans listen to local radio every week. This presents radio broadcasters with a tremendous opportunity to pull usage from these important consumers."

Breaking

New iHeartRadio Lite Mode Simplifies Listening on iPhone and Android

"This new ability to toggle between full functionality and Lite Mode, which has just the essentials, gives them the opportunity to make every experience the right one for them.”

ESPN Monday Night Football Cowboys-Eagles Ties Week Seven Record On Network

"The Cowboys-Eagles game on Oct. 26 averaged 18.8 million viewers across ESPN’s family of networks."

David Samson Underestimated What Radio Means to Baseball

"We don’t need baseball on radio anymore."

Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.