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.

How Paul W. Smith Moving to Middays at WJR 760 Gave Him a New Lease on Life

"I thought it was going to kill me if I kept on going."

Does Your News/Talk Radio Show Have the Right Podcasting Strategy?

If you're not doing these things, you're likely missing out on a sizeable portion of your potential audience.

How iHeartMedia/Gray Television’s Jon Decker Ignited the Feud Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk With One Question

"I knew, in the moment, 'This is huge news.' In the way that he answered the question and the lengthy response he gave me."

What Does the Future of CNN Look Like With Warner Bros. Discovery Preparing Spin Off?

Everyone likes to talk about what CNN used to be. I think it's time to talk about what CNN can be in the future.

How Emery Songer Manages Hosting at Both 1110 KFAB and 1040 WHO in Day Different Dayparts

"It's a difficult balance day-to-day, but one I'm super grateful for and one I'm so thankful to be able to have."

Breaking

The Tennessee Titans Set a Dangerous Precedent Revoking Jared Stillman’s Credential

"Owning a transmitter and signal does not make one more qualified of a broadcaster than the other."

Why Netflix’ Sports Podcast Strategy Will Face It’s Toughest Test This NFL Season

"Netflix has spent eight months building the sports podcast portfolio. Now the NFL season will determine whether it has built a destination for sports podcasts — or simply just another collection of shows you have to pay for."

How Rob Stone Powers Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports

"We used to be a toddler, but the last couple of years we’ve outgrown our clothes a bit. That’s a compliment to what we’ve done. We’ve grown and matured quite a bit."

Radio Dashboard Strategy: Metadata Beats Audio Quality

"This is the new tower. It is not transmitting your signal; it is displaying it."