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.

What Is News/Talk Radio’s Next Big Idea?

The industry needs to ask itself: are we planning ahead for what to do when there’s nothing big on the calendar, or are we content to wing it until the next political circus comes to town?

Tom Llamas’ Early Success as Anchor Is a Boost for NBC News

Often, the instinct is to overcorrect when a legacy figure departs. Networks get anxious. They look to inject youth, style, or some form of disruptive energy into their programming, fearing that continuity equals stagnation. NBC News didn’t go down that road.

CNN’s Ratings Woes Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Its Relevance

Where CNN still separates itself -- and where it still matters -- is when the world flips upside down.

How Dave Ramsey Built One of America’s Most Successful Talk Radio Empires

"We're no longer lacking in confidence about what we're saying. The proof is there that what we're teaching works. We really are not up for arguing about this anymore."

Ratings Roundup: CNN Sees 40% Year-Over-Year Decline in July

The network finished the month with an average of 497,000 total viewers in primetime.

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Approaching The Summit: Devin Steel, Hot 107.9 Atlanta

"we're reinventing the radio business — and our own job descriptions — on a daily basis."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Believes New Schedule, Format Positions Tour “Better” For Media Partner Deals

"I believe these changes put us in a much better position to compete with all of the alternatives that any media partner has for their programming dollars."

Jules Riley Joins Cox Media Group Atlanta as Director of Operations and Programming

"Her strategic mindset, operational expertise, and passion for connecting with audiences make her the ideal choice for this important leadership role."

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Tony Castricone As New Radio Play-By-Play Voice

"My family and I cannot wait to be Buccaneers, to be Floridians and to meet as many members of the Krewe as possible."