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.

For Ray Stevens, It’s Time to Focus All of His Energy on WLS-AM 890

"I loved my time at KCMO. I will miss the very loyal listeners ... It's time to make WLS great again!"

Does The Daily Wire Need News/Talk Radio Or Is It The Other Way Around?

It feels like a bit like the chicken and the egg conundrum. Will The Daily Wire see a diminished presence without a national radio partner? Will news/talk radio suffer without the likes of Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh, and Michael Knowles?

Steve Scaffidi is Always Learning About Milwaukee, Radio, and Himself on 620 WTMJ

"I love that challenge. Every day, we're sort of thinking in a different way here. That sets apart some of the things we're trying to do here."

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.

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107.9 The Mix Adds Toni DeKeyser and Ryan Swiger to Morning Drive

"Toni and Ryan bring an authentic connection to our community, not only as talented entertainers but as parents navigating many of the same experiences as our audience."

ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy Posts Big Viewership Gains in Year Four

"The Frozen Frenzy Whiparound show on ESPN2 averaged 105K viewers, a 54% year-over-year gain."

Katie Zacharia, Aubrey Huff and the Art of Failing Fast

"A bad decision isn’t the end of the line if you make more good decisions than bad."

College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."