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.

Spotify Adopts Apple Podcasts HLS Technology for Video Distribution

"This will enable Spotify-hosted creators to distribute their video podcast content across platforms, reaching audiences on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts without changing their existing setup..."

NAB’s Curtis LeGeyt ‘Very Optimistic’ About ‘Modernization of Local Radio Ownership Rules’

"I can tell you just based on the level of engagement and want to break through this on behalf of our champions in Washington, DC, including the chairman of the FCC on this issue of ownership, very, very confident on where we are.”

107.5 The Game Adds ‘Connecting Carolinas’ with Scott Hamilton to Daily Lineup

"We have now expanded to being live and local from 6 AM-7 PM and delivering our content to three other markets in South Carolina."

Buffalo Bills Select 97 Rock As New Radio Flagship

"We look forward to bringing Bills games back to 97 Rock and expanding our reach to even more fans across New York, as well as Southern Ontario."

Does ABC News Fit Into Josh D’Amaro’s ‘One Disney’ Approach?

D'Amaro's one-app vision is worth pursuing. Simplicity wins in the streaming wars more often than complexity does. But Disney would be wise to ask whether forcing ABC News into that ecosystem serves the news division — or quietly diminishes it.

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Mike Tomlin Keeping Personal Bias Towards Pittsburgh Steelers While Working for NBC Sports

"How can you be somewhere 19 years, and had really a personal stake in most of the guys being there and not care for them?"

Former King Features Chairman and President Joseph D’Angelo Dies at 96

"Joe was a giant of the syndication industry and a great Hearst executive."

Terrell Owens Questions Why Stephen A. Smith Not Suspended By ESPN For Mental Health Commentary

"For him to speak so insensitively about a topic like mental health the way he did. Why isn't he suspended?"

Scott Pelley: Bari Weiss Leading CBS News a ‘Terrible Idea’

"It’s not any fault of hers. She just hasn’t done it."