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.

The Digital Advantage Independent News Creators Can’t Afford to Leave on the Table

Independent creators who've already cultivated younger followings are sitting on something more valuable than raw numbers. They're sitting on loyalty.

iHeartMedia Reports 9.6% Revenue Increase During 2026’s First Quarter

iHeartMedia has released its 2026 first-quarter financial results. It saw an increase in several sectors. What We Know: iHeartMedia saw growth in several sectors during...

FOX Corp. Sees 8.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering long-term shareholder value supported by our strong balance sheet.”

77 WABC Owner Red Apple Media Buys WCRN 830 Near Boston

Red Apple Media, the owner of 77 WABC and other AM stations, has purchased another signal. WCRN 830 in Massachusetts is joining the stable. What...

Veteran Radio Exec Pat McNally Dies

Many in the industry are mourning the loss of McNally.

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Fox News Doesn’t Need Your Trust to Win

Viewers don't tune into Fox News because they think it's the most accurate account of the day's events. They tune in because it reflects how they already see the world. That's a far stickier habit than trust ever was.

LBF and Adam-12 Launch New Morning Show at WROR Boston

"I hate to say it's a slice of life, but it is our unique takes on the absurd nature of what is going on everywhere."

How Local Talk Radio Hosts Can Own the Iran Deal Story

You're the person posted up at the corner of the bar having the real conversations. This isn't about being pro- or anti-any administration. It's about sounding like a real person, not a press briefing.

Why Rock is in the ‘Group of Death’

"Let's fire up a few World Cup-isms and hit the pitch."