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 Now Marks the Right Time for Mike McConnell to Retire From 700 WLW

"I'm gonna turn 70 in May and it'll be 50 years to the month that I've done this for a living. So that's a nice round number."

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Ends 1st Quarter Up 46% in Primetime

The Lead The first quarter of 2025 has concluded, and it was a fruitful one for Fox News, as the cable network finished the first...

What the Quu 2025 In-Vehicle Visuals Report Means for the Current State and Future of the Radio Industry

"Stations that move quickly to market this limited dashboard real estate will gain a first-mover advantage and unlock significant long-term revenue."

Success of Newsmax IPO Shows Cable News is Far From Dead in the Water

Chris Ruddy became an overnight billionaire this week. I think it's hard to ring the "Cable news is dying!" bell when that's the case.

The Watch: Inside with Jen Psaki, MSNBC

It's clear MSNBC sees Psaki as a rapidly rising star in the cable news world. Do I see the same thing?

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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."