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.

What Radio Companies and Executives Can Learn From Why Guy Gordon Exited WJR 760

The message, if you haven't heard it yet, should be loud and clear: you no longer have the upper hand.

The Watch: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown, CNN

It feels clear that Blitzer is being used as an on-the-job mentor to Brown to be one of the next faces of what CNN hopes is a renaissance.

Manda Factor Has Seen Her Career Come Full Circle by Joining KIRO Newsradio 97.3 for Seattle’s Morning News

"I started listening when I was probably seven or eight years old. It was a little bit young to be a news junkie, but that's when I started and I knew that I always wanted to land a KIRO. It's legendary not just in Seattle, but across the country."

The Interview: The Mark Blazor Show, 610 WTVN

Sometimes, the true testament of an interview's ability is finding the right things to ask in a breaking news situation with plenty of unanswered questions.

How News/Talk Radio Used Sports Media as a Pipeline for New Talent

"When people ask me what happened, I say I grew up."

Breaking

Shaquille O’Neal’s DUNKMAN Competition Expanding To Global Slate In 2027

"Next year we’re going bigger. More cities, more countries, team battles and a junior division for the next generation. We’re building the future of the sport."

Drew Brees Joins SiriusXM Let’s Go Program For 2026 NFL Season

"I’m excited to join Jim Gray and our great list of guests on ‘Let’s Go’ as we break down the biggest moments in the NFL every week, giving fans tons of insight and entertainment."

iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks Inks Clay Travis to Contract Extension, New Sport & State Podcast Network

“Clay Travis is one of the most dynamic and influential voices in Talk radio, and we’re thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with him."

100.3 The Bull/Houston Debuts New Houston Morning Show

"I can't wait to bring our BIG ENERGY to The Morning Bull every day."