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.

Is AI Advertising About to Disrupt Local Media Revenue Streams?

Let's be honest: the money being poured into AI infrastructure is staggering. You'd have to be naive to assume that ad dollars won't follow the eyeballs.

How 1010 WINS Anchor Susan Richard Wrote and Produced Her Own Film

"Most of it was written in the conference room on the 10th floor of 345 Hudson behind Ben Mevorach's office."

Todd Starnes Returns to National Show Following Medical Absence

"The bottom line here is that I'm going to be ok. And I love that. I'm very thankful for that. I'm very blessed for that."

World News Tonight Remains Above 8 Million Viewers in April’s Final Week

It marked the 8th straight week of overall ratings growth for the David Muir-led program.

Saga Communications Reports 5.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

"The other day, one of our leaders said to me, 'It's more important to get it right than it is to be right.' And we are beginning to get it right."

Breaking

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."

Rumble Completes Acquisition of Northern Data, Adding AI Division to Parent Company

RUM Group has previously operated the Rumble digital video...

Approaching the Summit: Mark Simone, 710 WOR

"You have the smartest broadcasting executives and the greatest air talent. We can all learn from each other. We all borrow from each other. Getting together is a lot like the developers' conferences in the tech world. That's what this is. It's where we come up with ideas and move the business forward."

NBA Deputy Commissioner Praises First Year Success Of New Media Rights Partners

"NBC and Amazon, specifically our newest partners have been incredible at telling stories."