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.

YouTube and Podcasts Are the New Farm Team for News Media

Instead of national outlets grooming their next star internally, they’re scouring the internet for creators who have already proven they can generate an audience.

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Still Tops Broadcast Networks During Six Week High

Fox News saw its highest primetime ratings since early July last week.

What News/Talk Radio Can Learn from the Pumpkin Spice Latte Craze

Too many stations and brands look at their competitors and think, “We should do that too.”

Erick Erickson Appreciates the Chance to Gather With the News/Talk Radio Industry at the BNM Summit

"In-person gatherings, I think -- particularly as we're all more and more isolated in the digital age -- are actually something we should all prioritize."

The Watch: Sean Hannity, Fox News

Few -- if any -- in the cable news world can deliver a monologue better than Sean Hannity.

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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."