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.

Newsmax Host Carl Higbie Set Out to Change the Trajectory of Cable News

"I don't try to make it pretty with big words. And I just try to get my point across and how I feel. I think it resonated."

Ratings Roundup: Newsmax Sees 12% Jump in Primetime

Newsmax saw an even larger jump in the key Adults 25-54 demographic during the week.

Sounds Profitable’s Tom Webster Believes the Time is Right for the Podcast Industry to Have a Cohesive Message to Advertisers

"Podcasting is the most versatile medium, and I think more and more we're learning that the same people will dip back and forth between audio and video versions of their favorite shows. And I think that's a message that we haven't really talked about in podcasting."

What Radio Companies and Executives Can Learn From Why Guy Gordon Exited WJR 760

The message, if you haven't heard it yet, should be loud and clear: you no longer have the upper hand.

The Watch: The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown, CNN

It feels clear that Blitzer is being used as an on-the-job mentor to Brown to be one of the next faces of what CNN hopes is a renaissance.

Breaking

OutKick Digital Posts Strong Growth For Third Quarter 2026

"OutKick’s quarterly numbers reflect the platform's continued growth and influence across sports and culture."

Katie Zacharia Transitioning Away From Role as White House Press Secretary

Less than a day before reports of her departure, Zacharia appeared on Hannity, where the Fox News host questioned whether she was suited for the job.

NFL Viewership At Strongest Point Ever Through Five Weeks

"Games are averaging 18.8 million viewers, up 1% from the same point last year."

CBS News, Fox News Digital Top Unique Visitors List During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter.