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.

B101 Host Bill Tafrow Announces Retirement After More Than 20 Years

"I got to do everything I wanted to do in radio. There’s not one more thing left for me to do here on the B.”

Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza Partner With Decision Desk HQ for Election Night Livestream

"Every other Election Night stream is reacting to someone else's numbers. On The Projection, the data and projections are ours, and we make them first."

Larry O’Connor to Host Fisher House Foundation Veterans Day Radio Special

The broadcast gives News/Talk stations an opportunity to recognize veterans through personal stories of service, sacrifice, and recovery.

How Broadcasting From a Cow Pasture Shaped Brandon Ison’s Vision for Worldwide News Network

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Why Audacy’s 1010 WINS Bet on 92.3 FM Paid Off

Had Audacy listened to the skeptics, 1010 WINS might still live on AM alone, and a big chunk of New York’s news consumers might never have found it.

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."