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.

WWL Radio Has Set the Audio Documentary Example For Other News/Talk Stations

The station's series on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina has been superb. Others should take that ball and run with it.

What the Cracker Barrel Rebrand Can Teach TV News Brands

Balance is not easy, but it is necessary.

How Abby Phillip Handled Jillian Michaels Should Be a Model for Cable News Hosts

Too often, hosts today view disagreements as an opportunity to score viral clips rather than engage in actual conversation.

Why One Analyst Believes the Nexstar/TEGNA Merger May Face Stiff Legal Challenges

"One company having the ability to reach 80% of U.S. households truly flies in the face of the law."

Ratings Roundup: Newsmax Scores Highest Jump As Donald Trump/Vladimir Putin Summit Provides Boost

The year-over-year figures weren't as positive for the cable news world as a whole.

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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."