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.

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Knew the Time Was Right to Ride Off Into the Sunset

"I have my health and there's not much else I can accomplish in this business. All my dreams have come true."

What the Savannah Bananas Can Teach Sports Radio About Relevance, Ratings, and Revenue

The Savannah Bananas have used one guiding principle to create millions of followers and millions in revenue. It's an easy business for sports radio to emulate.

After 35 Years Behind The Mic, Doug Stephan Won’t Be Stopping Anytime Soon

"I've planned for what the inevitable is sooner or later...My feeling is I'll be here today and gone tomorrow, or I'll drop in front of the microphone and that's the end."

What is The State of the Union of News/Talk Radio?

As President Biden gives his State of the Union address Thursday, one can ponder what the challenges and opportunities for news/talk radio will look like in the coming year.

The Jason Kelce Chase Will Show If NFL TV Partners Learned From Past Mistakes

We've seen former players jump directly to the booth, with varying levels of success. Have the NFL TV partners learned their lesson by being burnt in the past?

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Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

Five Ways Classic Rock/Hits Program Directors Can Stay on Target

"Always focusing on what they do and how to do it better."