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.

Tony Dokoupil Has Already Failed His Promise to Make CBS Evening News More ‘Transparent’ and ‘Accountable’ Than Walter Cronkite

Maybe it's an early rush to judgment, but it's hard to see how he can ever surpass the promises he set out before taking over the venerable newscast.

Why Rich Zeoli Decided to ‘Futureproof’ His Career by Leaving His Full-Time Radio Gig for a New Podcast

"I got the best of both worlds. I'm in the podcast universe as the industry is evolving, and I'm still on classic terrestrial talk radio, which is my true love."

Podcasters Shouldn’t Be Angry That Amy Poehler Won The Golden Globes Best Podcast Award

If podcasters view themselves as media disruptors, isn't it ironic they're upset that someone disrupting the space has been successful?

Why Tony Katz Believes News/Talk Radio Hosts Can’t Ignore What Happens on the Online Right

"It doesn't have to be the focus of the show, doesn't be the focus of your personality, doesn't have to be the focus of the audience, doesn't have to be a focus of your life. But don't ignore where millions of people are getting their news."

Can News/Talk Radio Still Catch the Video Podcasting Boat Before It’s Too Late?

Big dollars and big deals are being inked in the video podcasting space. And yet, news/talk radio brands still largely don't have video strategies.

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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

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."