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.

Grandstanding From Sports Media About Foul Language at Press Conferences Must End

I lost track of how many sports media figures I saw either take to social media, their television, or radio shows to argue against the language used by JJ Redick.

Kraig Kitchin Knows and Values the Importance of the Radio Hall of Fame

"I am first and foremost somebody who likes to shine a spotlight on the ... brilliance of others. I don't stop to think about if there's a place for me in the Radio Hall of Fame."

Dominic Carter Makes No Bones About What His Future Holds in Afternoons on 77 WABC

"The baton has been passed to me. I'm going to take it, I'm going to run, and I am going to dominate. Mark my words."

If Jim Rome is Willing to Innovate, So Can You

Jim Rome is 59 years old and has been at this for 35 years. And if he finds value in embracing new platforms, you, your hosts, and your stations should be able to do it, too.

How KDKA Transformed Overnights to Grow Its Future and Reach Younger Audiences

"The overwhelming feedback has been positive. It makes us local, it gives us a bench ... it makes the radio station's brand bigger and connects us in different areas."

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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Reflects on Career, Future Ahead of NAB National Radio Award Honor

“From the bottom of my heart, I am so appreciative of all the people that I’ve worked with all these years. I’m glad I’m going to be able to get up there and say some good thank-yous.”

Inside Derek Papa’s Difficult Personal Journey at KNBR

"I respect everyone that deals with things in their personal life and then have to do a job. It's easier to do when you don't have to go live on the radio."

Nick Saban’s Process Is a Radio Programming Playbook

"A play was six seconds, and that was all that mattered in the moment. "

Your Bubble Isn’t the Whole Music Business

"I need an EDM sherpa to help me navigate this landscape."