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.

Is TikTok the New Talent Pipeline for Cable News Networks?

TikTok — and platforms like it — may represent a new kind of farm system. Creators there are developing communication skills, building audiences, and proving they can hold attention in an unforgiving environment.

Red Apple Media Elevates Lee Harris to Senior Vice President of News and Programming

"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

Fox News Digital Outpaces CNN, NBC News, ABC News During May

On YouTube, Fox News recorded 338.8 million video views.

AM 970 The Answer to Broadcast America 250 Special From Times Square

"It has been a joy to plan and deliver this celebration because it's at the heart of who we are. We hope people will come out and join us."

Nexstar Media’s Perry Sook: TEGNA Merger ‘Vital to the Future of Local Television/Journalism’

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Glenn Beck Gives Mercury One $5 Million for Humanitarian Aid

"We need eyes to be opened. We need countries to be opened. And we need the United States to take a bold stand on this, as well.”

Ryan Clark: ESPN Executives Avoided Him, Rewarded Favorites

"I didn't understand how important, not who you knew, how important it was to have people actually like you. I don't live a life of attempting to be liked."

Brendan Carr: I Have No Concerns About Working With Congressional Democrats

“There’s no concerns on my end at all."

92Q Adds DeDe in the Morning to Daily Lineup

“I’m so happy to be heard in Nashville on 92Q!"