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.

Northwest Newsradio Names Jeff Pohjola Director of News & Programming

"Jeff’s experience, editorial judgment, and deep understanding of the Seattle market make him the right person to lead Northwest Newsradio’s news and programming."

Ari Hoffman Moving to Morning Drive on 570 KVI

"We’re going to make sure our listeners start every morning knowing what’s happening, why it matters and what the people in power would rather you didn’t know.”

Salem Media CEO David Santrella Reflects on Going Private, Charlie Kirk, and the AM Radio Act

"They wanted someone who'd share the same passions they had when they founded it. It's been a conversation for the last 10 years of my time with Salem. It was always about who will succeed us. Who will have that same level of passion for our formats and our mission? I think it was providential that they found WaterStone. They're very much in that same camp."

The First AI Co-Host on News/Talk Radio Will Reap Massive Rewards

Make no mistake about it: this is on the horizon. You can pretend it won't happen, but it will. Right now, the only thing stopping companies is quality. The technology isn't good enough. Yet. But that's changing fast.

Sid Rosenberg: Fox News Banned Me, So I Told Donald Trump

"I don't want to get into it, but President Trump knows a lot of stuff about me. That's all I'm going to say."

Breaking

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."