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.

Political Ad Spending Outpacing Past Records, New AdImpact Data Shows

$449.7 million alone was spent in June, according to AdImpact.

77 WABC Adds Weekend Show Hosted by Michael Cohen

"I chose WABC Radio because I wanted a media partner that isn't afraid to let me be me."

CNN’s Independence Day Coverage Shows Network’s Live Event Strength

Live event programming is a different animal, and CNN has quietly become one of the best in the business at it.

Marcellus Wiley Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge in Florida

Jail records confirm Marcellus Wiley was booked into the Orange County Jail on July 4. He's currently being held without bond.

Tucker Carlson: ‘I Don’t Want to Be’ A Political Candidate

"I was very tempted to say 'I am running...on the pro-patriarchy ticket.' Just to make sure I gain no new fans."

Breaking

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?