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.

The Uphill Battle Tony Dokoupil Will Take with CBS Evening News

It's a long way to the top. But there's an alternate strategy CBS Evening News could use with Tony Dokoupil to get there.

How 830 WCCO Morning Host Vineeta Sawkar Put Her Own Stamp on a Legendary Timeslot

"It's not Dave Lee's show anymore. It has my stamp and my personality on it, and I love all of the different aspects of it."

How NBC Nightly News Found Stability With Tom Llamas at the Desk and Matt Frucci in the Control Room

"He's involved in every decision we make. He really wants to make sure we are putting on the best broadcast possible for our audience."

Megyn Kelly Was Right to Walk Away from the Golden Globes Best Podcast Farce

If securing a nomination means engaging in social events, press rounds, and foot-kissing rituals designed to curry favor with an elite few, it begs the question: is it still an award for achievement or merely an accolade for networking?

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Shouldn’t Fear Diving Into the World of Digital Content

Do you see any scenario in the next five or ten years where people use their phones less? Do you believe audiences will spend less time on the internet? I don’t. You don’t. Nobody paying attention does.

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."