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.

Netflix and YouTube Are Proving We All Want What We Don’t Have

Neither company lacks strength where it already plays. That dominance, however, apparently no longer feels sufficient.

How News/Talk Radio Professionals Handle Replacing a Show After the Death of a Host

"I think that the succeeding host has to carry the legacy from the host before them."

Is 1130 WISN Host Jay Weber Right By Saying The Old Generation of Talk Radio is Over?

To understand the point Weber is making, you have to go back to what he’s referencing.

Howard Stern Has Signed His Last Contract with SiriusXM

There's just no way that he inks another deal three years from now, right?

How 104.1 KMOX PD Steve Moore Built the Station’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

"I think that this is significant not only for KMOX, but significant for St. Louis, and I think it's significant for our industry that we celebrate these big brands."

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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."