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 KDKA Transformed Overnights to Grow Its Future and Reach Younger Audiences

"The overwhelming feedback has been positive. It makes us local, it gives us a bench ... it makes the radio station's brand bigger and connects us in different areas."

Steve Cochran Isn’t Looking in the Rear View Mirror After WLS-AM 890 Exit

"(WLS) and I were never a natural fit. But I believe -- and I believe they believed -- that we could do something and deliver something ... everybody wasn't rowing the boat in the same direction, but I'm good."

Do Sports Radio Hosts Still Reflect The Attitude of Their Audiences?

There seems to be a disconnect between the vitriol spit out by sports radio hosts and the feelings from the normal, average, run-of-the-mill fan.

‘Ramblin’ Ray Stevens Relishes Opportunity to Wake Up Chicago on WLS-AM 890

"If you go up to a Coke machine, and you press a Coke, a Coke better come out. And that's what we're gonna give (conservative listeners) in the mornings."

WBEN 930 Brand Manager Lisa Polizzi Wanted to Be In the Thick of the News in Buffalo

"I wanted to get back into news coverage and go into breaking news mode ... I loved it since I walked in the door."

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Radio One Reshapes Dallas R&B With KRNB Move

"How audiences respond to the new lineup will ultimately define the move's success."

Chris Palmer Named Triple Tigers VP of National Promotion

"He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job."

94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”