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.

A Behind-The-Scenes Look at How Nielsen Moved Its PPM Radio Ratings to a Three-Minute Qualifying Time

"We brought this idea from inception to implementation in about 30 weeks. That's a huge accomplishment."

FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX

If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.

Hosting Seattle’s Morning News at KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM Now a Dream Come True for Charlie Harger

"I have listened to KIRO since I was 5 or 6. I've always wanted to work here and be here. I never thought I'd wind up in this high-profile morning role, but here I am."

The Interview: Jason DeRusha on 830 WCCO

DeRusha shows why an interview about how often you should wash your jeans can be engaging to an audience expecting constant political talk.

Ratings Roundup: CBS Evening News Sees Slight Dip After Exit of Norah O’Donnell

The nightly news show was down slightly in its first week being helmed by John Dickerson, Maurice DuBois, and Margaret Brennan.

Breaking

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Holds a Radio Strategy Secret

Shark Week works because it's built, engineered, and marketed

New Game Lets Radio Pros Win the Ratings War

"The way that the game is developed, the FCC ownership regulations match the time. It gradually loosens to what we have today,"