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 Rich Zeoli Decided to ‘Futureproof’ His Career by Leaving His Full-Time Radio Gig for a New Podcast

"I got the best of both worlds. I'm in the podcast universe as the industry is evolving, and I'm still on classic terrestrial talk radio, which is my true love."

Podcasters Shouldn’t Be Angry That Amy Poehler Won The Golden Globes Best Podcast Award

If podcasters view themselves as media disruptors, isn't it ironic they're upset that someone disrupting the space has been successful?

Why Tony Katz Believes News/Talk Radio Hosts Can’t Ignore What Happens on the Online Right

"It doesn't have to be the focus of the show, doesn't be the focus of your personality, doesn't have to be the focus of the audience, doesn't have to be a focus of your life. But don't ignore where millions of people are getting their news."

Can News/Talk Radio Still Catch the Video Podcasting Boat Before It’s Too Late?

Big dollars and big deals are being inked in the video podcasting space. And yet, news/talk radio brands still largely don't have video strategies.

One Way Conservative Radio Can Open the Tent to the Other Side

This isn't a new trick. But hearing it this past week was a good reminder of how powerful of a tool it can be.

Breaking

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."