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 NBC Nightly News Found Stability With Tom Llamas at the Desk and Matt Frucci in the Control Room

"He's involved in every decision we make. He really wants to make sure we are putting on the best broadcast possible for our audience."

Megyn Kelly Was Right to Walk Away from the Golden Globes Best Podcast Farce

If securing a nomination means engaging in social events, press rounds, and foot-kissing rituals designed to curry favor with an elite few, it begs the question: is it still an award for achievement or merely an accolade for networking?

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Diving Into the World of Digital Content

Do you see any scenario in the next five or ten years where people use their phones less? Do you believe audiences will spend less time on the internet? I don’t. You don’t. Nobody paying attention does.

How 550 KFYI PD Aaron Trimmer Keeps the Station Near the Top of the Phoenix Radio Ratings

"You have to have great talent that you can trust will driver listenership to the shows."

Glenn Beck Has Shown Us the Future of AI in Media: It’s Equally Terrifying and Exciting

It feels like the dawn of the internet all over again — that same sense of stepping into a digital frontier with endless space to explore.

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Building a Listener Community Between Episodes

"A podcast gets people through the door, but a community is what keeps them."

Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

National Lacrosse League Signs New Streaming Deal With FloSports Over ESPN

"Adding the league to the FloSports portfolio gives us the opportunity to launch a much-needed destination for the sport."