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 News/Talk Radio Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Diving Into the World of Digital Content

Do you see any scenario in the next five or ten years where people use their phones less? Do you believe audiences will spend less time on the internet? I don’t. You don’t. Nobody paying attention does.

How 550 KFYI PD Aaron Trimmer Keeps the Station Near the Top of the Phoenix Radio Ratings

"You have to have great talent that you can trust will driver listenership to the shows."

Glenn Beck Has Shown Us the Future of AI in Media: It’s Equally Terrifying and Exciting

It feels like the dawn of the internet all over again — that same sense of stepping into a digital frontier with endless space to explore.

Can MS NOW Include Enough to Make a DTC Offering Enticing?

How much more content do networks really think consumers want? The answer, in most cases, isn’t as complex as executives seem to believe.

Does Bari Weiss Want to Be the Face of CBS News?

The network has a plethora of highly-qualified and experienced interviewers in its stable. So why is Bari Weiss leading a town hall with Erika Kirk?

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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."