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.

3 Reasons Why MS NOW’S Podcast Play is a Genius Move

Cable news has long ignored the future. This move by MS NOW shows at least someone is looking ahead.

Kaitlan Collins is the Latest Example of the Donald Trump Coverage Conundrum

There's not good way to handle the situation she was in. That's the point. And that's also the problem.

Why News Media Creators on YouTube Should Heed Bill Simmons’ Advice

Every time you double-down on YouTube, you grant it more power over your future.

How KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Capitalized on the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Run

"As more people get interested, it becomes a larger and larger news story, that kind of transcends a strictly sports story."

Can News/Talk Radio Create a Super Bowl Media Row in Non-Election Years?

There are revenue and relevancy opportunities at stake. But getting everyone to pull in the same direction feels easier said than done.

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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."