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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Guaranty Media Names Kelli Frieler Chief Strategy Officer

"Thank you, Flynn, for the trust. Y'all are stuck with me now."

Lainie Fertick Promoted to New Chief Insights Officer, iHeartMedia

"Same great gig, new title: Chief Insights Officer at iHeartMedia!"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Advertising Executives of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."

Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”