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.

While the Focus is on CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Has Built an Interesting Story

World News Tonight is still on top. CBS Evening News is hitting concerning lows. But the Llamas-led program is excelling in an important area.

Why CNBC’s Morgan Brennan Wants to Set the Agenda with ‘Morning Call’

"We're building an early riser community here. It starts with the show — but that's where it starts. That's the launchpad for a bigger ecosystem that we intend to leverage and support."

3 Things Broadcasters Need to Do After Landing a Big Interview

So, you finally got the big fish on the hook. Now what?

Social Media is Dead: Here’s What Replaced It, And Why That’s Bad for News Media

The good news? There's really only one problem with this. The bad news? That problem is gigantic.

Mike Gallagher Is Right – News/Talk Radio Needs More Local Voices on National Airwaves

That ability to make the local feel universal isn't a small skill. It's arguably the most valuable one in the format. And if you can master it locally, there's every reason to believe it carries over to a national platform.

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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

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