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.

Spectrum May Have Sped Up ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Move

Cable companies can't afford to be held hostage by channels and vice versa. So, cable channels like ESPN need to use the one bullet left in the chamber.

Cumulus Makes a Game-Changing Move in South Carolina

I've long believed a sports radio needs a regional -- not national -- approach. Cumulus is going to give it a shot in a test market. What will the future hold if it works?

Sports Radio is Responsible for the New Looks of First Take & Undisputed

You can't be the most knowledgeable person in the room at all times. But, you can find the person who is the most knowledgeable about a certain subject.

Dave Portnoy Unfiltered is Good For Content But is it Good For Business?

The content he'll create will continue to be entertaining as hell. But is an unfiltered Dave Portnoy the best thing for Barstool Sports, the media company? The business?

The Smart Money Was On ESPN Going All-In on Sports Betting

ESPN tried to launch their own mobile company, for Pete’s sake. It obviously wasn’t going to let the billion dollar sports betting industry just pass it by.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”