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.

Why the Spirit of National Radio Day Needs to Be Carried Forward Every Day

It sparks nostalgia, it encourages pride, and it lets us celebrate the work we do. But if the celebration stops there, we’re wasting a chance to keep radio top of mind in the conversations that matter.

The Watch: Erin Burnett OutFront, CNN

Burnett has been a part of the lineup at CNN for nearly a decade and a half. And that experience shows.

Why One Word in the MSNBC/MS NOW Rebrand Could Be a Point of Contention For Viewers

"It puts us one step closer to journalists being called influencers, which really drives me crazy."

How News/Talk Radio Can Avoid The One Misstep ‘New Heights’ Made During the Taylor Swift Episode

News/talk radio cannot afford to make the same mistake when it secures high-profile guests or lands an exclusive interview.

MS NOW and MSNBC: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Rebrand

By shedding the traditional brand tie, MS NOW can finally lean into what it already is, and doesn't have to worry about what effect that might have on it's network counterpart.

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."