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.

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Still Tops Broadcast Networks During Six Week High

Fox News saw its highest primetime ratings since early July last week.

What News/Talk Radio Can Learn from the Pumpkin Spice Latte Craze

Too many stations and brands look at their competitors and think, “We should do that too.”

Erick Erickson Appreciates the Chance to Gather With the News/Talk Radio Industry at the BNM Summit

"In-person gatherings, I think -- particularly as we're all more and more isolated in the digital age -- are actually something we should all prioritize."

The Watch: Sean Hannity, Fox News

Few -- if any -- in the cable news world can deliver a monologue better than Sean Hannity.

WWL Radio Has Set the Audio Documentary Example For Other News/Talk Stations

The station's series on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina has been superb. Others should take that ball and run with it.

Breaking

ESPN SportsCenter Still Delivers On Highlights, But Who’s Its Next Greatest Star?

"For decades, SportsCenter wasn’t just where fans consumed sports news. It was where sports media stars were born. As Linda Cohn prepares to sign off, it’s fair to wonder if her retirement represents more than the end of a remarkable career."

The Industry According To: Greg Beharrell, GREG-FM

"How do you think Top 40 makes song number 41 feel?"

Approaching The Summit: Damon Amendolara, SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I'm most passionate about the things that are talked about at the Barrett Media Audio Summit. Those are the things I really consider every day that are really my life. Forget three hours, like I could do three days talking about all the nuances of the industry"

How to Network Smarter at The Barrett Media Summit

"Success won't be determined by how many sessions you attend. It will be determined, instead, by the quality of the relationships you build."