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.

How Erick Erickson Turned The Gathering Into a Must-See Event for Listeners

"We have people coming from 47 of 50 states. We have people from every one of my radio markets from around the country coming."

Sounds Profitable’s Tom Webster Believes Podcasting Has a Bright and Profitable Future

"I think one of things we have to unlock in this business is continuing to make it easy, and frictionless, and risk free to buy the smaller shows at scale with the kind of targeting that podcasting enables."

How News/Talk Radio Can Capitalize on Newfound Bigger Audiences

The ridiculous news cycle has more people listening to news/talk radio. But is your station equipped to keep them when things settle down?

Paul Mason Can Lean on Past Experiences to Lead SuperTalk 99.7 WTN

"It's always been near and dear to my heart. I'd done it my whole career until I arrived here."

Commitment to News From 620 WTMJ Enticed Michael Spaulding to Become Director of Content

"You just don't get a lot of radio stations that do that, even in major markets."

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Dave Portnoy: FOX Sports Executives Suggest More Dallas Cowboys Content On Wake Up Barstool

"A direct quote. You can never have enough Cowboys talk and never enough LeBron talk. [I] swear to God."

Jon Stewart Signs Deal to Stay at The Daily Show Through 2028 Election

“Jon Stewart is a generational talent, and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central."

Dana Perino: The Five Was Supposed to Be a Five-Week Show

"I didn’t really appreciate in television how important chemistry was until I got here."

The Breakfast Club Disputes Kaz’s Ratings Claim, Touts Dominant New York City Numbers

"For The Breakfast Club, it reinforces its standing as iHeartMedia’s morning anchor in the market."