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?"

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."