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.

Tim Scheld Reflects on Career, WCBS 880 Legacy in New Memoir

"There's no question in my mind the market is poorer for not having a station like WCBS covering important stories in the tri-state. There are a million stories that could use in-depth reporting, and local news makes a real difference in the communities where it's served."

77 WABC Adding Additional FM Translator on Long Island

The station was already heard on 107.1 FM on Long Island.

WRHI Expands Palmetto Mornings With New Local Hosts and Co-Hosts

WRHI is expanding Palmetto Mornings with a broader lineup of local hosts and contributors. The Rock Hill news/talk station is moving beyond its traditional...

iHeartMedia CEO: We Have a ‘Radio Monetization Challenge’, Not an Audience Challenge

“Unlike other traditional media, we have more users of broadcast radio today than we did 20 years ago."

YouTube to Raise Monetization Requirements for Creators

Creators currently need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours over 12 months or 10 million Shorts views during 90 days.

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Steve Sanchez Leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ

Steve Sanchez is leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ...

106.3 The Raider Abilene Debuts “Raider Mornings” with Chad Ray

"We've known the pair personally, around town, and around the station off-air for some time,"

WRVA Afternoon Host Jeff Katz Inks Contract Extension

Katz has spent 14 years at the Audacy station and brings 35 years of talk radio experience.

MS NOW Names Antonia Hylton Host of New Weekend Program

Hylton joined MS NOW in April 2025 as a reporter and co-anchor of The Weekend: Primetime. Now, her first solo anchoring role gives the network an opportunity to showcase her journalism across a larger platform.