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.

Luis Segura Wants to Keep 790 KABC and 560 KSFO as Siblings Instead of Twins

"There are so many cool things that are coming for these two stations, and I'm very excited about them."

Blake Thompson Led a Digital Revolution for Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions

"It's just about reaching the most people where they're at. That's how we went about it. We just learned early on to always try to be a step ahead in what's coming."

Verne Lundquist Deserved All The Praise and More During Final Broadcast

Verne Lundquist might be the last of a dying breed. And for all of the fantastic moments he's had behind the microphone, there was a missed opportunity for one final hurrah.

Quu CEO Steve Newberry Saw a Gaping Hole the In-Vehicle Visuals Report Could Fill

"No one had ever gone out and gathered this information...so we kinda got to the point that if no one else is gonna do this, we will."

WWE Has A Lesson Sports Radio Needs to Hear

The WWE is, at it's core, "professional wrestling." While "sports entertainment" is accurate, it doesn't speak to the foundation of the industry. And that's a lesson, I think, sports radio needs to recognize and embrace.

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Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."