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.

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

How Kemp Broadcasting Turned 840 KXNT’s Exit Into an Opportunity for 106.9 KVGQ

"We don't have to go to corporate and get approval to do these different things. It's really getting the staff together and sitting down and brainstorming."

KDKA Radio Host Colin Dunlap Returns After Medical Absence

"I’ll be getting around slower, am still beat up some..."

106.9 KVGQ Launching News/Talk Format After End of 840 KXNT

106.9 KVGQ will launch a new news/talk format in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 1st. The station will replace its classic hip hop format...

Mika Brzezinski Praises Fox News, Jesse Watters for Abdul El-Sayed Interview

"It was a little hard to watch at times, but at the same time, I commend him for going on. And I commend Jesse Watters for having him on. I hope there’s more of it still ahead.”

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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."