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.

Why Sean Hannity Wanted to Branch Out and Do A New Fox News Podcast, How He Uses AI, and What Still Motivates Him

"I'm kind of looking at it like I'm beginning my radio career in as much as when I started, I was on a college station that nobody listened to. And I'm looking at it like starting a podcast and a channel that doesn't exist."

Conan O’Brien Proved the Biggest Advantage Podcasts Have Over Every Other Medium

When everything is so hyper personalized, there's no way to lose.

How 1010 WINS Grew Ratings to a Near 60-Year High in January

"You have a vision, and you try to create a culture that supports the vision. Sometimes everything sounds so simple. But if it were that simple, everybody would get to the top."

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, 570 KVI’s ‘Steak of the Union’ Promotion Highlights One of News/Talk’s Best Abilities

The “Steak of the Union” promotion is more than just clever wordplay. It was a reminder of what makes this format special.

How is Talk Radio Going to Address Its Podcast Problem?

This is the moment where leaders in the format have two choices. You can plug your ears and shout “la, la, la, la, la,” or you can do something about it.

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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."