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.

News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Pound the Table For FM Signals

As planning for 2026 take shape, this is the one thing news/talk radio PDs should be demanding.

Why Audacy All-News Stations Like 1010 WINS Are Seeing Post-Election Year Resurgence

"Our all-news stations are seen as the most credible, the most trusted, and the least biased source of local news."

Where Tucker Carlson Went Wrong in His Interview with Nick Fuentes

There's a valuable lesson for Tucker -- and anyone else, for that matter -- to learn.

How Sid Rosenberg and 77 WABC Became a Focal Point in the NYC Mayor’s Race

"It's been no fun. I hate it. I can't wait for this election to be over."

Any Criticism of 60 Minutes for President Donald Trump Interview is Misguided

Even if he sued them, he's still the President.

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How Country Radio Is Turning Up the Volume for America’s 250th

"America's 250th birthday is pushing programmers to go bigger."

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, BTS: Inside Women’s Rise In Live Music

You don't need a research report to figure this...

Broadcast Companies Must Rethink Podcast Cross Promotion on Sports Radio Stations

"Broadcast radio remains one of the most powerful promotional tools in media. But power without precision is wasteful. If companies want better results, they need a cross-promotional model that reflects how audiences actually discover content today."

TikTok Tests Voice Calls, Bringing Back a Classic Radio Tactic

"For TikTok, every retained interaction is valuable."