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.

Magnum Media Buys 3 Wisconsin Stations

“In June, when my Dad was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he spoke in the video about WCOW being the very first radio station he was ever in at age 4."

Cumulus Media Gives Up 560 AM Signal in San Francisco

Cumulus previously told the FCC it was negotiating a sale, no transaction materialized before the company surrendered the license.

ABC News Staffers Vote to Unionize with Writers Guild of America East

"We appreciate that management engaged in productive conversations for recognition, and we look forward to winning union protections for ABC News’ digital staff.”

Scripps to Eliminate More Than 250 Jobs in Streaming Pivot

“These decisions are being made in service to a mission that is too important to let fade because we weren’t willing to do the hard work of evolving."

Disney Reports 6.8% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We continue to bolster ESPN's place as the front door for sports fans as we build out ESPN's 'marketplace of sports,' creating a single destination for fans."

Breaking

Why is ESPN Silent as Troy Aikman and Joe Buck’s Potential Breakup Overshadows Its First Super Bowl?

"When high-profile relationships fracture and significant dollars are involved, sometimes a mess is unavoidable."

Election Night 2026: What 10 Top News/Talk Programmers Tell Their Staffs

“Success on election night comes from the prep that is done before that day."

Buzz Brainard is Not a Radio Guy And It Works

"They call in Monday through Thursday, and then they show up on Friday. And it's always all about them."

Every Day Is Election Day in Rock Radio

"Rarely does one preset satisfy 100% of a listener’s wishes."