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.

600 KOGO Showed San Diego — And the News/Talk Industry — What Radio Can Do

To borrow a phrase that fits perfectly here, they chose to go to the moon not because it was easy, but because it was hard. There's a lesson in that for every news/talk programmer, host, and producer in America.

Is Nexstar Media Group About to ESPN-ify Its Local Stations with NewsNation Branding?

I've always thought it was brilliant for ESPN to license its brand to local radio stations. This is an even bigger, and perhaps smarter, play for Nexstar.

What CBS News Radio’s End Says About Radio’s Future, According to Traug Keller

“There are digital platforms that would be smart to look at the gap that’s been created. There’s still a need for audio content, whether it’s terrestrial radio, particularly FM, SiriusXM, or Spotify. There are real opportunities here.”

Can CNN or MS NOW Challenge Fox News to Own ‘America 250’?

It's the kind of moment that should stop people, regardless of their politics, and make them say, yeah, this is f---ing awesome. Fox News seems to understand that instinctively. Whether MS NOW and CNN can get there is the real question.

Why ABC News Radio Moved to the Center of the Newsroom

"We used to have our own building. Then we were on a different floor. Now we're helping make the decisions and decide what that news budget is for the day, what's going to work for radio."

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How Local Radio Expands Audience Through Partnerships

"Tear down the traditional thought of competitive ownership groups and start thinking about how you can build shared audiences."

Why Radio’s Best Stories Aren’t Really Overnight Wins

"Great programmers don't wake up one day with an instinct for finding talent or coaching personalities."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Inside Sandy Grossman’s Long Road to Immortality at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

"He knew his job was to provide the best pictures to the fans of the NFL. I just want people to know my father did everything he could to provide those pictures, but also be the best father and grandfather as well."