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.

Toast to 10: How Barrett Media Keeps Local News/Talk Radio Hosts Connected to the Industry

"I believe it is essential that an outlet covers the daily happenings of the industry. It's wonderful to get the meat of the matter delivered regularly."

News/Talk Radio Needs to Copycat the Podcast Industry On This One Issue

The industry simply can’t afford to ignore this.

What Howard Stern Got Right and Wrong By Letting the SiriusXM Rumor Mill Keep Spinning

Relevance loses a bit of its luster when you have to tell others you have it.

Would News/Talk Radio Hosts and PDs Use AI-Generated Voices For Content?

"It's a slippery slope, but one I don't know can be avoided."

Face the Nation and CBS News Are Making A Mistake With New No-Editing Interview Policy

This shift in strategy puts Margaret Brennan in a tough position.

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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."