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.

Two Years Later, Audacy’s WCBS 880 Decision Looks Smarter Than Ever

Two years later, the numbers back up the decision. Audacy's willingness to partner across the industry has paid dividends well beyond New York.

Sal Licata, John Jastremski Team for ‘New York Sports Rush’ Podcast with BetRivers Network

"Just two passionate, diehard New York sports fans having some fun with it."

33% View Stations With AI Voices Less Favorably, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

Although 44% of respondents expressed at least some level of positivity toward AI voices, that support didn't fully translate into favorable views of stations using the technology.

ABC: FCC Singling Out TV for Same Things Talk Radio Does

"The Commission has trained its attention on daytime and late-night television — programs perceived as unfriendly to the current administration — while leaving untouched the vast landscape of talk radio, where candidates routinely appear without their opponents."

July 4th Ratings: Fox News Finishes Ahead of CNN and MS NOW

Fox News earned more than 5 million viewers in primetime on the day.

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Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

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?