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.

Craig Dellimore Saw Massive Changes in News Radio During His 42 Years at WBBM

"There was a time way back when when even a sound person went out with a broadcast journalist. That hasn't happened in ages."

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Sees Strong Surge in June

Fox News nearly hit its high watermark for the year last week.

3 Expirements News/Talk Radio Leaders Shoud Try This Summer

Summer is the perfect time to tinker. Why not give these three ideas a try?

Why Amplifi Media CEO Steven Goldstein Believes Local Podcasting Remains Underused

"If you do not have an on-demand strategy where you're curating and harvesting additional listening opportunities, you're missing an opportunity."

Anderson Cooper At His Best for CNN When Things Hit the Fan

Calm, cool, collected. It would have been easy to have the exact opposite reaction. Instead, he showed his ability to understand the moment as both a person and a professional.

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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."