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.

KMJ Reviving Local History Series With Expanded Voices

The series originated after former GM Al Smith noticed an influx of those moving to the area and were unaware of the region's history.

ABC: FCC Isn’t Applying Equal Time Rule Fairly Between TV and Radio

"It has not expressed any inclination to apply a similar interpretation of the equal opportunities rule to other broadcasters, including the many voices— conservative and liberal—on broadcast radio."

Sharyn Alfonsi Set to Exit 60 Minutes

Alfonsi's current deal is set to expire at the end of May. She originally joined the news magazine in 2015.

Is AI Advertising About to Disrupt Local Media Revenue Streams?

Let's be honest: the money being poured into AI infrastructure is staggering. You'd have to be naive to assume that ad dollars won't follow the eyeballs.

Breaking

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."