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.

Nexstar Media Group Sees 13% Revenue Increase During 2026’s First Quarter

“Next month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Nexstar’s founding - a journey that began with a single station in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While the media landscape has shifted dramatically since then, my conviction that local journalism is vital to democracy remains unchanged."

Blake Thompson Reflects on 30 Years Building The Ramsey Network’s Media Empire Before Retiring

30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it's been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three...

Why The Jeremy Boreing Show Arrived at the Best Possible Time

The two biggest stories dominating conservative media — the Candace Owens saga and The Daily Wire's turbulence — both run directly through Boreing's biography.

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports 1% Revenue Decline in 2026’s First Quarter

"Each segment of our business is demonstrably more nimble and better positioned for future success than when Warner Bros. Discovery was formed."

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

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2026 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced by NAB

The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

John Fredericks Media Network Buys WAKM-AM

John Fredericks Media Network is expanding again. WAKM-AM in...

WMMR Honors Late DJ Pierre Robert with 24-Hour Marathon

"WMMR gets it—radio's real power lives in the voices and personalities that shaped a city's culture."

Mike Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."