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.

An Open Letter to Bob Pittman and Other iHeartMedia Execs As Layoffs Hit…Again

I'd like to think that these are really difficult days for you. But, in reality, are they?

The One Sentence News/Talk Radio Hosts Shouldn’t Ever Be Afraid to Say

It's only three words. But those three words will build plenty of credibility and respect with your audience and everyone else you interact with.

Why Seattle Red 770 AM Was More Than A Decade in the Making

"I think any traditional radio brand that waits is probably waiting too long to understand that the evolution of what it is we do is not just a radio station."

Where Bari Weiss Can Step in and Help CBS News Immediately

CBS News isn't perfect. And neither is Weiss. But there's an area she can certainly make a difference.

CNN Faces Tough Uphill Battle in Streaming Wars After Leaving HBO Max

On a standalone platform, there’s no casual traffic — only committed subscribers. And the truth is, there may not be enough of them to make it sustainable.

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."