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.

How News/Talk Radio PDs Would Handle President Donald Trump Calling Out Their Talent

"I would die to have audio of him calling out one of my hosts. Could you imagine what you could do with it?"

Why a News/Talk Radio Fill-In Host’s Job Isn’t to Sound Like the Regular Host

Bring your perspective, your pacing, your instincts. If that means the show sounds different for a day or a week, that's not a failure.

News/Talk Radio Needs to Copy Country Radio’s Charitable Endeavors

News/talk has the audience. It's got the reach. It's certainly got the passion and the credibility. Now it needs the focus.

How iHeartMedia And NBC News Built One Of Radio’s Most Powerful News Operations

NBC News Radio has quietly become one of the most formidable forces in the radio news world, and iHeartMedia's Executive Vice President of News,...

With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Going Away, Did CBS News Miss a Golden Opportunity?

There's already a network newscast following the 6 PM ET local news. Why not in the 11 PM ET hour, too?

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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."