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.

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, 570 KVI’s ‘Steak of the Union’ Promotion Highlights One of News/Talk’s Best Abilities

The “Steak of the Union” promotion is more than just clever wordplay. It was a reminder of what makes this format special.

How is Talk Radio Going to Address Its Podcast Problem?

This is the moment where leaders in the format have two choices. You can plug your ears and shout “la, la, la, la, la,” or you can do something about it.

State of the Union Showcases How Much Streaming Has Changed the Landscape

There's an endless appetite for content. Which is good, because now there are endless avenues to consume it.

How Moon Griffon Built a Louisiana News/Talk Radio Empire

"This is my 33rd year, I've done 8,400 programs, and I've never gotten paid from a radio station in my whole life. Not one check."

Newsmax Contract Extensions for Greg Kelly and Carl Higbie Highlight One Key to Cable News Success

Look around the cable news landscape, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: familiarity matters.

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."