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.

The 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards Recognize News Television’s Best

Big winners on the night included ABC News (8 awards) and National Geographic (7 awards).

How Riply Is Using AI to Help Radio Stations Stay Hyper-Local

"It's whatever the station needs, and that's key for Riply. We are highly customized and continue to work with the station, respond to their voice, and let them tell us what markets or areas they want to cover."

Sharyn Alfonsi Exits 60 Minutes: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

The best thing Alfonsi can do from here is land somewhere that values what she does. She's a talented journalist with a track record that speaks for itself. If CBS News didn't want that, somebody else will.

Broadcasters Foundation to Host Media Mixer at iHeartMedia New York on June 25th

Legendary radio executive Dan Mason will attend and share career insights.

CNN Developing Streaming Series for Abby Phillip

Guests on the show will reportedly discuss what they're obsessed with and also declare confessions about topics and past actions.

Breaking

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."