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.

NAB’s Curtis LeGeyt ‘Very Optimistic’ About ‘Modernization of Local Radio Ownership Rules’

"I can tell you just based on the level of engagement and want to break through this on behalf of our champions in Washington, DC, including the chairman of the FCC on this issue of ownership, very, very confident on where we are.”

107.5 The Game Adds ‘Connecting Carolinas’ with Scott Hamilton to Daily Lineup

"We have now expanded to being live and local from 6 AM-7 PM and delivering our content to three other markets in South Carolina."

Buffalo Bills Select 97 Rock As New Radio Flagship

"We look forward to bringing Bills games back to 97 Rock and expanding our reach to even more fans across New York, as well as Southern Ontario."

Does ABC News Fit Into Josh D’Amaro’s ‘One Disney’ Approach?

D'Amaro's one-app vision is worth pursuing. Simplicity wins in the streaming wars more often than complexity does. But Disney would be wise to ask whether forcing ABC News into that ecosystem serves the news division — or quietly diminishes it.

Newsmax Radio CEO Ralph Renzi Hoping to Build a Blueprint That the Industry Should Study

"The news format is unique. You've got to come to the source in order to consume and digest the news format. Whoever is your favorite host or favorite company or favorite style of news that you want to go find. So that's a huge benefit of our network."

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iHeartRadio Layoffs Spark Broadcasting Career Change Conversations

"Most union electricians in New York earn around $200,000 annually when overtime is included."

Unorthodox Or Ill-Fated? 60 Minutes’ New Correspondents Raise Eyebrows

Legacy programs carry more risk than most. 60 Minutes is set to begin season 59, and its brand rests on a very specific kind of credibility.

How Ron Slay Proved a Sports Radio Success Story Doesn’t Always Go as Planned

"Being part of a team, you know when you have something special. This is one that feels special top to bottom. It was a no brainer, and I was extremely excited to stay home and keep my talents at The Zone."

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."