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.

Triton Digital Launches AI-Powered Audio Advertising Software

"We're not removing the publisher from the decision; we're removing the friction around it."

Scott Jennings Faces $72.5 Million Lawsuit From Hasan Piker

“These were not expressions of disagreement with Mr. Piker’s politics. Nor were they rhetorical characterizations of an admittedly controversial commentator."

Dan Bongino to Host Election Night Special on Rumble

Bongino will host The Bongino Report PM from 3-6 p.m. ET before returning for a special edition of The Dan Bongino Show from 8-10 p.m. ET on Rumble.

Jesse Kelly Is Right: The Donald Trump Era Is Ending For Talk Radio

If you can’t pivot, you’ll get left behind. After all, all-Trump radio all the time has a shelf life. The expiration date is coming.

How 620 WTMJ’s John Mercure Balances Covering the World Series and the Midterm Election

"It’s important to try to balance both. Every morning, we go into our morning meeting and say, ‘Ok, we know we have these eight Brewers segments. What else is happening today?’ The default right now is to lead with the Brewers. It’s what everybody’s talking about.”

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."