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 News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Still Prioritize Their Live Audiences in an On-Demand/Podcast World

The live radio show is -- and needs to be -- the flagship product. It feeds the podcast. Not the other way around.

Netflix is On the Prowl for YouTube Creators — Would News Podcasters Consider a Switch?

"YouTube is great for discoverability, sure, but Netflix brings a level of prestige that’s hard to ignore."

What Happy Gilmore 2 Can Teach Cable News About the Danger of Nostalgia

Just like with movies, audiences evolve. Their attention spans are shorter, their standards are higher, and their options are endless. It’s not enough to be familiar anymore.

Gary McNamara and Eric Harley Reflect on 20 Years of Red Eye Radio

"When we walk out at 5 AM -- after five hours -- you'd think we'd be dragging. But we're just having the most fun and laughing. That's why we continue to do it."

The Watch: The Record with Greta Van Susteren, Newsmax

Few have been around the cable new world quite like Greta Van Susteren. Let's check in and see what her show on Newsmax looks like.

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CBS News Returning Norah O’Donnell to CBS Mornings

"Between Norah, Gayle and Nate, the three of them bring relatability, credibility, experience and knowledge, and they are incredibly familiar to CBS viewers, which is important.”

WGR Announces Multi-Year Extension With Buffalo Sabres

"We're excited to continue our long-standing relationship as the official voice of the Buffalo Sabres."

Country 92.5 KLAD’s Rob Siems Announces December Retirement

Rob Siems is retiring from Country 92.5 KLAD after...

Roger Holler’s MARC Media Acquires Cumulus Melbourne Cluster

"Our signals now pretty much cover a majority of the central Florida peninsula,"