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.

Who Could Start The Next Successful Podcast Network?

In my estimation, there's some sort of triumvirate formula of likeability, credibility, and social following that could lead to potential podcast network success.

The Pat McAfee Alternate Broadcast Presents Unique Challenges

Alternate broadcasts are all the rage these days, and ESPN, in conjunction with Omaha Productions, debuted a new one this weekend as The Pat...

The Difference Between Sports Media Nepotism and Following In Your Father’s Footsteps

Just because you're hired simply because of your last name and obvious connections built within the business, it doesn't mean you can't be fantastic.

Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football Debut Was a Smashing Success

New things are scary. But if you're watching literally all your television through a streaming platform, the amount of consternation I saw last week was embarrassing.

Manningcast Copycats Destined For Failure

"Would you rather be Coke or RC Cola? If you had your pick, would you rather be Oreo or Hydrox?"

Breaking

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Holds a Radio Strategy Secret

Shark Week works because it's built, engineered, and marketed

New Game Lets Radio Pros Win the Ratings War

"The way that the game is developed, the FCC ownership regulations match the time. It gradually loosens to what we have today,"