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.

Newsmax ‘National Report’ Anchor Shaun Kraisman Exits

"I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities, the experiences, and the people I’ve had the privilege to work alongside during an unforgettable chapter of my career."

Worldwide News Network Launches With Radio.Cloud Technology Expansion to North America

"It has been super customized for our operation and will allow us to provide a level of service to affiliates that no other network has ever been able to provide. Our new staff was able to master NewsCloud very quickly.”

2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022 By 47% as California Governor Race Balloons

Tom Steyer has spent the considerable bulk of the political advertising.

Scott Pelley, New 60 Minutes EP Nick Bilton Clash Over Bari Weiss’ Vision

"She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill it -- and she's doing exactly that."

Salem Media Names Willie Nelson as White House Correspondent

"It's been a rewarding journey. Not long ago, I was creating content and conducting man-on-the-street interviews in Venice Beach, then covering protests and major events across Los Angeles."

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Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes

"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."