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.

Longtime KDKA Radio Anchor/Reporter Bob Kmetz Dies

"Bob Kmetz was a real friend, colleague, and mentor."

Separating Fact From Fiction in Viral Posts About Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire

"A lie can travel halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on." It was true when it was first said. It's even more true now...

Scott Jennings Addresses Fallout From Viral CNN Clip with Adam Mockler

"My view is debates are good. Keeping your hands to yourself and keeping out of my space is good. A little more civil debate would be a good thing."

82% of Advertising Agencies Now Buying Programmatic Audio Ads, Cumulus/Westwood One Data Shows

A series of Advertiser Perception studies commissioned by Cumulus and Westwood One shows a near 2x increase in programmatic audio advertising usage compared to 2022.

How One Phone Call Put Larry O’Connor in Morning Drive on Salem Radio Network

"Chris Stigall was actually the best man at my wedding. I'm thrilled to pick up his microphone and continue the relationship he built with the Salem national audience. It's the perfect fit."

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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."