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.

Amazon Music Expands Video Podcasts with iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Spotify Partnership

“Our strategy is simple: make the world’s best creators and content available wherever consumers choose to listen, watch, and engage."

How 77 WABC’s John Catsimatidis Helped Push the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Toward the Finish Line

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

Bob Pittman to Highlight BFOA Radio Hall of Fame Media Mixer

"We are especially thankful to Bob for giving us his time and providing this rare opportunity for junior professionals to meet and interact with him.”

Radio Reacts to AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Passage By House of Representatives

"We look forward to working with the Senate Leadership and lead sponsors Senators Markey and Cruz, to finish the job, send this legislation to the President’s desk, and ensure AM radio remains available to listeners and communities across America."

America in the Morning Host John Trout Reflects on Tenure as Final Broadcast Nears

"I’m especially grateful to the hundreds of radio stations that carried our show.”

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Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."