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.

Inside Brian Kilmeade’s New Book, 30 Years at Fox News, and Welcoming Karoline Leavitt

“I lose my phone 20 times a day. I don’t know where I put my iPad. But for some reason, this stuff sticks. It really helps me see the big picture through all these historic times that we’re in.”

Three Ways Radio Can Borrow The Podcast Advertising Playbook

Podcasters have already figured out that trust sells. Radio has the trust. It just needs to put it to work.

CMA Broadcast Awards 2026: Full List of Winners

The Highway Hot 30 Countdown with Buzz Brainard on SiriusXM won Weekly National Personality of the Year, while Big D & Bubba from Silverfish Media took the daily national honor.

The Podcast Study 2026: 40% of Listeners Say Host-Read Ads Influence Purchases

“For us, the next step is applying what we learned. We have much more knowledge now about how people discover content, what makes them stay, and what separates a highly engaged consumer from everyone else."

Political Advertising for Ohio, Texas Senate Races Accounts for 47% of All Senate Spending

Republicans have spent 60% of the money invested in the nine battleground races, while Democrats account for the remaining 40%.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."