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.

Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?

It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?

When Will We Know the 2024 Presidential Election Results? News/Talk Radio Hosts Make Their Predictions

"The political science major in me says it will be clear by 11:00 PM Tuesday night."

What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?

"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"

John Wordock Knows What the ‘Podcast Election’ Means for the Future of the Podcast Industry

"This is the official seal of approval for podcasting as a mass medium. I think this is also the signal of the rise of video podcasts and the rise of YouTube as a podcast platform."

The Joe Rogan Experience Interview with Donald Trump Isn’t a Pivotal Moment in the Radio vs. Podcast Battle

The reason so many people watched the conversation between Trump and Rogan might be the exact opposite of what you think it is.

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Pat McAfee Announces Release Of Upcoming Album “The Diary Of A Polarizing Figure”

"For as long as I can remember my mere existence has made people hate my guts. I’ve been writing songs about it for 20yrs & it’s time to let them aht."

Audacy Announces SportsRadio 610 Rebranding As 95.7 The Fan Beginning August 13

"Sports Radio 610, we're growing. You heard it in the promo, and you're going to hear it a lot from us as we get to this August 13th date, and as we go beyond it. We're becoming louder, clearer, and better than ever."

Jemele Hill: Journalism Continues To Be Phased Out In Sports Broadcasting

"In an attention economy, what matters is who can draw the attention. Sometimes it doesn't matter often whether it's good attention or bad attention. If you can captivate audience, that is what your biggest selling point will be."

KBAY Bay Country Moves to 98.5 FM Officially

"The San Francisco Bay Area has long been underserved by a major country station, and we're ready to fill that void,"