Perry Michael Simon

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Perry Michael Simon is a weekly news media columnist for Barrett Media. He previously served as VP and Editor/News-Talk-Sports/Podcast for AllAccess.com. Prior to joining the industry trade publication, Perry spent years in radio working as a Program Director and Operations Manager for KLSX and KLYY in Los Angeles and New Jersey 101.5 in Trenton. He can be found on X (formerly Twitter) @PMSimon.

Thank You and Good Night

"In the words of the great philosopher Bill Watterson, it’s a magical world. Let’s go exploring!"

How Talk Radio Should Operate Through The Holiday Season

Allow me to offer some options for holiday-safe topics that are better than just running syndication and “best-of” for the next two weeks.

Radio Could Have Evolved — It Just Didn’t

Practically everything changes as technology improves and the public gravitates to the most convenient option.

Why White House Reporters Keep Letting President Trump Bully Them

He thinks he can get away with it, and he’s right, because he keeps insulting people with ad hominem attacks and nobody in the room steps forward to object.

Why Talk Radio Isn’t Capitalizing on the Moment

There’s not one talk radio show that generates any heat regarding what’s going on in the news, or, really, anything at all. Not one syndicated show, not one local show.

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Provident Entertainment Promotes Josie Hardin and Reagan Hughes to Director Roles

"A unique combination of strategic thinking, marketing expertise, and genuine passion for both our artists and industry."

‘Move the Sticks’ Podcast Officially Comes to an End

"It's been a fantastic run for the MTS podcast. Partnering with a respected colleague and friend on 1K+ episodes has been a career milestone."

Five ESPN Studio Programs Earn Best May Viewership Ever

"PTI led all studio shows with 703K viewers, its best May since 2019."