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.

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Tops ABC, CBS, NBC in Primetime as Greg Gutfeld Doubles Late Night Competition

Gutfeld! earned more than double the viewers that the top network late-night show -- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert -- featured.

How Radio Leaders Can Avoid Making the Mistakes Southwest Airlines Just Made

Do you know what sets you apart? Do you know why your listeners choose you? Don't fall into the trap that Southwest Airlines just did.

The Watch: Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax

What does a 2025 program from one of the mainstays in the Newsmax primetime lineup look like? Let's find out.

Bob Sirott Values the Freedom Working at WGN Radio Provides

"Nobody's telling you what to talk about and how to talk about it."

Steve Moore Preparing to Move KMOX Into Next Era After Audacy Adds 104.1 FM Signal

The move to a 50,000-watt FM signal comes as KMOX inches closer to its 100th anniversary of its sign-on date.

Breaking

ESPN’s Peter Schrager Reportedly Named Host of New Daily Program Beginning September 10

"The show will run four days a week during college football season, then expands to five afterward. Fridays during college football season will include Bussin' with Pate, hosted by Josh Pate, Taylor Lewan and Will Compton."

The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."