Garrett Searight

966 POSTS
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.

CNN Developing Streaming Series for Abby Phillip

Guests on the show will reportedly discuss what they're obsessed with and also declare confessions about topics and past actions.

Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes, Blasts CBS News Leadership

"In the coming days, network leadership may attempt to hide behind corporate euphemisms like 'modernization' and 'restructuring' to explain away my departure. Don't be misled. This was not a routine corporate transition."

Where the Opportunities Are: News/Talk Radio Leaders Sound Off

"They'll come to the station that has the reputation for news and information in their market, and that's where we have to deliver for them."

Scott DeLucia Retiring From WTAW Morning Show After Nearly 60 Years in Radio

"Everything’s fine, my health is fine. My wife’s health is fine. We’re just deciding that it’s time to go enjoy the rest of our life that won’t include getting up at 4:20 in the morning."

KDKA Radio Producer/Anchor Margaux Rentzel Announces Exit

Rentzel originally joined the station two years ago. She was one of the inaugural members of the KDKA's Next Take show.

Breaking

Keith Urban Goes Yacht Rock: What Radio Programmers Can Learn From Him

"Too many stations treat the summer months like a maintenance cycle"

Why Jaclyn DeAugustino Is An Emerging Star Hosting CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

"One of DeAugustino’s strengths as an interviewer is knowing when not to talk. She actually listens to what a guest is saying, reacts visually, and then follows up based on the previous answer. It might sound simple, but when done well, it is sports media high art."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

How Collette Turns Radio Talent Into Travel Ambassadors — and Revenue Drivers

"Travel demand is off the charts, and we don't see it slowing down."