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.

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Trust More Than Just Gut Instinct As Digital Continues to Rise

The immediacy of live radio is often touted as one of its strengths. But there's a significant portion of the audience that doesn't give a hoot about that feature.

NBC News Might Set the Blueprint with Steve Kornacki Special Election Coverage

This is, almost to a "T", exactly what streaming news viewers want and expect.

How Vince Coglianese, Larry O’Connor, and Anthony Cumia Show Prep for a News/Talk Radio Show

"It's all consuming. Every second of the day, whether it's consuming media on my phone, TV, or radio ... it is a never ending experience."

Why CNN Not Phoning It In on Thanksgiving Matters

CNN didn't treat the holiday morning as a burden. It treated it as an opportunity.

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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."