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.

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

Charlie Kirk Tragedy Shows News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Always Need a Playbook

Some might argue that every company needs a disaster plan. In theory, that sounds fine. In practice, though, there are situations so rare and so devastating that they fall outside the scope of reasonable preparation.

Fox News’ Will Cain Rose to the Occasion in Horrible Circumstances of the Charlie Kirk Tragedy

It is one thing to report tragedy. It is another to receive the phone call, read the bulletin, or have a producer whisper in your ear that your friend has just been killed.

After the Charlie Kirk Tragedy, Are News/Talk Radio Hosts Worried About Public Events?

"It will take some time before I'm ready to do a public-facing event, I'll say that."

MSNBC Was Wise to Cut Ties With Matthew Dowd, But How Do They Avoid Similar Situations in the Future?

There's a firm and steadfast rule that everyone -- not just cable news outlets -- should hold when it comes to hiring.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Festival Takeover on 88.5 The SoCal Sound Makes Waves

"Rodrigo used AAA radio — not social media — to make a major cultural announcement"

The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Celebrates 5th Anniversary

"We look forward to celebrating many more milestones together!”

Afternoon Radio Listening Gaining Ground as Mornings Slip, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).

Clive Davis Dead at 94: A Legacy Spanning Columbia, Arista, and J Records

Clive Davis, one of the most influential executives in...