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.

Can MS NOW Include Enough to Make a DTC Offering Enticing?

How much more content do networks really think consumers want? The answer, in most cases, isn’t as complex as executives seem to believe.

Does Bari Weiss Want to Be the Face of CBS News?

The network has a plethora of highly-qualified and experienced interviewers in its stable. So why is Bari Weiss leading a town hall with Erika Kirk?

With Candace Owens Courting Controversy and Conspiracies, News/Talk Radio Hosts Share How They’d Move Forward

"I used to think the audience could see through bull(expletive). Now I'm not so sure."

How Spotify Wrapped Became the Greatest Marketing Tool in Audio History

Every user becomes a billboard. Every post becomes free advertising. Competitors can try all they want, but there is only one original.

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Learn From Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson Interviews

The lesson here is absolutely counterintuitive to everything you might think about landing interviews.

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CBS News, Fox News Digital Top Unique Visitors List During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter.

Building a Listener Community Between Episodes

"A podcast gets people through the door, but a community is what keeps them."

Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.