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.

How the Local Advertising Market Has Been Affected by Trump Administration Tariffs

"As production costs for physical advertising and digital elements continue to rise, local business advertising budgets are under increasing pressure."

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes Set the Standard For How to Talk About What Management Doesn’t Want You to Address

There are some key things Pelley and the 60 Minutes crew did that others can take and use as a defense mechanism for future situations.

The Watch: My View with Lara Trump, Fox News

The program from Trump has been on the air for more than a month now. Let's check in and see what stands out -- both good and bad.

Chris Cuomo Relishes the Opportunity to Host Town Hall With Donald Trump, and Deliver a Balanced View on NewsNation

"We're betting on the majority and that the parties are fading. The partisan outlets are fading and getting lost in the noise. There is a need and an appetite for people who are doing the work, the rigor, of balancing perspectives."

The Interview: The Mike Broomhead Show, KTAR News 92.3

Mike Broomhead was pressed from time in this interview and had to prioritize his questions. Let's see how it turned out.

Breaking

KXNO Host Trent Condon On Station Layoffs by iHeartMedia: Listener’s Local Voice Was “Taken Away”

"My heart aches for the people, my friends, and for my colleagues. For the people that made the station what it is. The people that lost their jobs yesterday as corporate came down with a mandate of the layoffs. People that worked incredibly hard to give you listeners a product."

Cumulus Names Mike Fabian as VP/Market Manager in Boise

Cumulus Media has named Mike Fabian as Vice President...

Kixie 107 Welcomes Back Beloved Jackson Radio Personality Lady Vee

"Our listeners have missed her incredible energy and vibrant voice. Kixie 107 just wasn't the same without her."

Dianna Russini Timeline of Resignation From The Athletic Began With Confrontation on Easter Sunday

"Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reportedly worked together to coordinate their responses to The Post. Rather than calling her direct bosses first, The Times states she reached out to New York Times Company CEO Meredith Kopit Levien."