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 Erick Erickson Traveled More Than 60,000 Miles For His Show and Radio Affiliates in 2025

"Oftentimes, the stations no longer have the bandwidth, advertising budget, or the promotions team. So we just take it on ourselves and say, 'We can still do it.'"

Dan Bongino Won’t Return to News/Talk Radio, Westwood One Handling Ad Sales For Digital Show

After speaking with high-level industry sources, Bongino is only returning to his podcast, with Westwood One set to handle advertising sales for the program.

When the News Hit Home, KDKA Owned the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Story

KDKA showed that sometimes the smartest move is throwing the plan out the window and trusting the newsroom and hosts to follow the news. This was one of those moments, and the station never hesitated.

What Advice Would News/Talk Radio Programmers Give Dan Bongino Ahead of a Potential Return

"You're going to have to fight to win over some programmers who are going to be skiddish about you."

Why the Potential Return of Dan Bongino Comes at the Perfect Time

There's a built-in audience advantage calling his name.

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FOX Sports’ Brad Zager: “We Want Greg Olsen Here For A Long Time”

"We want Greg here for a long time. We are ready to pick up those conversations whenever they are ready."

NAB Executive Rick Kaplan to Exit At End of Year

"I am enormously proud of what we have accomplished together, but what I will value most are the relationships I have built and the opportunity to work alongside such extraordinarily talented and dedicated colleagues.”

Vanessa Richardson Exits Space City Home Network for Expanded Role at ESPN

"Thank you to everyone I worked with, especially my broadcast partners Craig and Ryan, John and Jim, and the MANY brilliant folks behind the scenes at SCHN."

WNBA Playoff Viewership Soars to All-Time High on ESPN

"ESPN networks averaged 1.4M viewers across eight games through the semifinals, up 23% from last year."