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.

Steve Gregory Has Waited More Than a Decade to Involve College Students on KFI AM-640

"The interest we still have from these students, I've been impressed by...it's good to know that some of those students are still willing to take their own time in the summer and participate in something like this."

Joe Tessitore and WWE Are a Match Made in Heaven

Announcing WWE requires a certain level of excitement not required by other sports. Joe Tessitore exudes excitement.

Newsmax Radio CEO Lee Kinberg Taking the Slow and Steady Approach to Building Network

"We've had conversations about how we can do more news on the radio. The key is ... how to do it at the level of quality you need. If you do it cheap, people can tell."

Sports Radio Hosts Need to Start Thinking About a Future Beyond AM/FM Radio

Look around you. Some big names and big brands in big markets have lost their radio jobs. It's time to think about alternatives.

Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy Knows Local News is Key to the Company’s Future

"The number one thing people want from media is connectivity. So that's why the local aspect of it is critical."

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Why Howard Stern Doesn’t Need Daily Radio Anymore

"Howard was the ultimate slave to the art. Perhaps he finally doesn't want to be anymore"

Why Curtis Sliwa Refuses to Be a Donald Trump Echo Chamber on 710 WOR

"I made that very clear in coming back: I was not going to become an echo chamber for Donald Trump. It's proven to be very successful for us."

Inside Andrew Perloff’s Reunion With Paul Pabst To Launch ‘Not So Fast’ on NBC Sports NOW

"There’s a lot of people I would love to work with, but doing something with Paul would have been great... This was in the works for a long time, so a big chunk of the last eight months was developing this show."

Four Things Music Radio Can Learn from the Savannah Bananas

"What I saw was part circus, part radio festival, and part New England sports fans reunion. I couldn't help but sit there and think about how radio should be taking notes."