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 YouTube’s Shorts Cap Should Concern Every Independent Podcast Creator

For podcasters specifically, the answer isn't to panic. It's to diversify.

Erick Erickson and Tony Katz Share Home Studio Secrets for Radio Hosts

"What you need to do is just get going with it. And when you get comfortable with getting it going, don't worry about getting the mental roadblock of, 'Well, I can't do this because I don't have the best look.'"

Radio’s Biggest Selling Point Has a Serious Problem

The numbers don't lie, and right now, they're not flattering.

Why Quu’s Steve Newberry Believes Radio’s Biggest Challenges Are Discoverability, Not Availability

"We won the battle with the ears. Now let's win the battle for the eyes."

600 KOGO Showed San Diego — And the News/Talk Industry — What Radio Can Do

To borrow a phrase that fits perfectly here, they chose to go to the moon not because it was easy, but because it was hard. There's a lesson in that for every news/talk programmer, host, and producer in America.

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Portland Trail Blazers Name Travis Demers New TV Play By Play Voice

"Demers, the team’s radio voice for seven seasons, will call games on a game-by-game basis, according to The Oregonian."

Kirk Minihane Unsure About Long Term Status With Barstool Sports

"I would love to stay here. But, I don't think I'll get re-signed."

Civic Media Expands Into Illinois and Iowa With 13-Station Deal

“We believe radio plays a crucial role in our local communities and we look forward to supporting the teams at Titan Broadcasting, Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company in fulfilling that role.”

Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."