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.

Mark Starling Reflects on 570 WWNC’s Award-Winning Coverage One Year After Hurricane Helene

"I firmly believe that the right people were in the right place at the right time during a really bad event and we managed to make it work."

What the Latest Edison Research Share of Ear Data Means for the Radio Industry

"The variable that matters the most by far, is age. It's like three different worlds."

Radio Ownership Dreams vs. Employment Nightmares: The Ongoing Debate Over Deregulation

While both sides may be right, neither side is willing to acknowledge the other’s point of view.

It’s Time for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Use AI For Content

AI can't replace the host. But it can amplify the show’s ability to entertain, provoke, and engage.

Where Megyn Kelly Was Right and Wrong in Her Defense of Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens

This distinction between people and ideas is crucial.

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."