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.

New KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk Owner: We’re Running Towards What Others Are Running From

"You know, we're running right toward some things that everybody else is running away from."

CMA Names Brittany Schaffer as New CEO

"We met with an exceptional group of candidates, and we believe Brittany is exactly the leader to carry this organization into its next era."

NASCAR CEO: Amazon Prime Video Wants More Races in TV Package

"I’ve talked to Eric Shanks at Fox, I’ve talked with folks at Amazon, I’ve talked with Turner, and all of them are really happy with what’s going on right now and feel the momentum in the sport."

The Daily Wire Selling Consumer Brands to Jeremy Boreing

Jeremy Boreing departed The Daily Wire last year. But now the two sides have agreed to a new business deal. What We Know: The Daily...

Veritone Executive Paul Cramer Departs After Eight Years

His departure follows Veritone's recently announced cost-cutting initiative, in which it revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 25%.

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WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

Jack White’s Board Game and the Lost Art of Creating Fans

"Are we developing fans, or just collecting streams?

AI-Generated Podcasts Are Booming, and Personality Is the Industry’s Best Defense

Some listeners won’t care whether a show is AI-generated. I’m sure of that. Still, I believe an overwhelming majority will want personality, original experiences, and a human perspective more than anything else. That’s what has made audio content discernible since the beginning.