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.

700 WLW Host Mike McConnell Never Thought He’d Be a Morning Host But Now Dominates the Cincinnati Radio Ratings

"Getting a point across concisely is not my strong suit. Being quick and concise was not something I ever worked on until I had to."

Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?

Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.

WWL Radio Host Scoot Paisant Won’t Stop Speaking His Mind Even in the Face of Death Threats

"I know that there are people that tune in every day to hate me. I don't like that. I didn't get into this business knowing there's a group of people that hate me."

Brian Wilson Was Only Supposed to Be at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN for a Few Weeks, Now He’s Retiring 6 Years Later

"I just think it's the right time to contemplate once again what semi-retirement is going to be like and and sort of step back a little bit."

Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?

The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.

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Steve Sanchez Leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ

Steve Sanchez is leaving K-DAWN for AM 670 KMZQ...

106.3 The Raider Abilene Debuts “Raider Mornings” with Chad Ray

"We've known the pair personally, around town, and around the station off-air for some time,"

WRVA Afternoon Host Jeff Katz Inks Contract Extension

Katz has spent 14 years at the Audacy station and brings 35 years of talk radio experience.

MS NOW Names Antonia Hylton Host of New Weekend Program

Hylton joined MS NOW in April 2025 as a reporter and co-anchor of The Weekend: Primetime. Now, her first solo anchoring role gives the network an opportunity to showcase her journalism across a larger platform.