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.

3 Things Broadcasters Need to Do After Landing a Big Interview

So, you finally got the big fish on the hook. Now what?

Social Media is Dead: Here’s What Replaced It, And Why That’s Bad for News Media

The good news? There's really only one problem with this. The bad news? That problem is gigantic.

Mike Gallagher Is Right – News/Talk Radio Needs More Local Voices on National Airwaves

That ability to make the local feel universal isn't a small skill. It's arguably the most valuable one in the format. And if you can master it locally, there's every reason to believe it carries over to a national platform.

Women’s History Month: How WGN Radio VP/GM Mary Sandberg Boyle Carved Her Own Path to the Corner Office

"I just kept saying it out loud, to anyone that would hear it. Not in an annoying way. I'd mention it when it would come up. I put my hand up when there were opportunities."

Women’s History Month: Why Alignment, Priorities, and Grace Matter to Katz Radio President Christine Travaglini

"What matters more is how you define success for yourself in different seasons, being intentional with your time, and building a support system that allows you to show up where it matters most."

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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."