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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.

Top 15 Podcast Advertisers Spent $60 Million in April, Magellan AI Data Shows

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Of those 15, six actually decreased their spending during the month.

Audacy All-News, News/Talk Stations Add ABC News Newscasts After CBS News Radio Shutters

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An Audacy spokesperson confirmed to Barrett Media that all stations will be airing ABC News by Saturday morning.

60 Minutes Sees 9% Ratings Increase During 2025-2026 Season

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Digitally, 60 Minutes saw 2.5 billion views across its major platforms. Views on TikTok rose 85% year-over-year.

Saying Farewell: The CBS News Radio Eulogy

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Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.

Why Luis Segura Couldn’t Say No to 105.9 WMAL

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"WMAL is the most influential news/talk radio station in the country. An opportunity to contribute here and with this amazing team is one that I could not pass up."
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Keith Urban Goes Yacht Rock: What Radio Programmers Can Learn From Him

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"Too many stations treat the summer months like a maintenance cycle"

Why Jaclyn DeAugustino Is An Emerging Star Hosting CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

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"One of DeAugustino’s strengths as an interviewer is knowing when not to talk. She actually listens to what a guest is saying, reacts visually, and then follows up based on the previous answer. It might sound simple, but when done well, it is sports media high art."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

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"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

How Collette Turns Radio Talent Into Travel Ambassadors — and Revenue Drivers

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"Travel demand is off the charts, and we don't see it slowing down."