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.

Radio Personalities Are Why People Listen — So Why Does the Industry Keep Cutting Them?

Whether radio leaders want this to be true or not, the data is unambiguous: in radio, people are the commodity. Listeners want entertainment. They want connection. They want it for free.

Why the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Should Change TV News

Television news has a way of flattening reality. Anchors sit behind desks, hosts deliver rehearsed tosses, and reporters stand outside buildings with polished scripts....

Three Years Later, There’s a Clear Winner in the Tucker Carlson-Fox News Break Up

Many believed Fox News had made a catastrophic mistake. The prevailing theory was simple: Carlson was so dominant at 8 PM ET that losing him would irreparably damage the brand. Three years later, that theory hasn't aged well.

Coast to Coast AM Host George Noory Reflects on 25 Years of Strange

"Things happen in strange ways. Things are arranged in strange ways. It's out there. It adds to the magnificence of living."

30 Years of Fox News Sunday: Shannon Bream on the Show’s Past and Future

"We still have folks who worked on the initial Fox News Sunday who are at Fox, which is a treasure trove of information and stories ... Everybody has contributed in different ways. There have been exciting moments. It's been a lot of fun to see that 30 years has gone so quickly."

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

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."