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.

Are Podcasters Creating Too Much Content?

Consistency is one of the golden rules of podcasting. Don't argue with that — it's true and it matters. But consistency means honoring the schedule you set, not chasing someone else's output pace.

Are Radio Leaders in Tune with What Actually Matters to Employees?

I think there's a giant disconnect between what radio leaders think employees want and what they actually value.

What Advice News/Talk Radio PDs Would Give Cumulus Counterparts Following Bankruptcy Announcement

"It feels wrong to say 'just keep your head down and do what you always do,' but I would say just keep your head down and do what you always do."

What Message is News/Talk Radio Sending to Advertisers and the Community With Subpar Websites?

Advertisers are always looking for a reason to say no. Listeners are always looking for a reason to tune out. A neglected website hands them both reasons before a single word of content is ever consumed.

Why 55KRC Morning Host Brian Thomas Didn’t Listen to His Dad and Got Into Radio

"He lived through the heyday when it used to be fun to work for a radio station. The 50s, the 60s, the 70s — and then along came corporate ownership, politically correct rules, and the whole nature of the industry changed. He'd had it up to his eyeballs by the time he retired, and I think that was his problem."

Breaking

Prime Video Reportedly Ending NBCUniversal Thursday Night Football Production Arrangement

"NBC Sports has produced Thursday Night Football for Prime Video for several seasons."

David & Meredith Expand to Mix 99.5 Greensboro

"We are absolutely thrilled to be joining the Mix 99.5 family as your new morning show team,"

WVOC AM Signal ‘Going to Be Off for an Extended Period of Time’

"The only way you can listen to WVOC from now until whenever is either listen on FM 103.5 or, I always recommend, download the iHeartRadio app."

KAMV Flips to Spanish AC Amor 107.1 DFW

"This shift demonstrates Univision's willingness to experiment with Spanish AC despite signal limitations."