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.

Radio Needs to Play Into the ‘New’ Factor Everyone Craves

You have to be creative to get the word out. One thing radio could learn from its own past is that outlandish publicity stunts work.

Radio Station Ownership’s Choice: Pulling the Plug or Plowing Ahead

It’s becoming increasingly hard to remain optimistic about the medium.

News Media’s Annual Holiday Dip, And What’s Different (And The Same) This Time

Every time I start to lapse into the mindset that I’d better check in on the news, I remind myself that there is plenty of other material to take its place.

Will The Media Industry Adapt To Technological Changes?

"How many traditional news outlets are effectively using TikTok, for example? How well did traditional media fare when Facebook and Google took their content and advertising revenue?"

What the Latest Layoffs Say About the Radio Industry’s Future (Or Lack Of It)

Tell someone you meet that you’re in radio and they’ll shrug and move on as if you told them you work the drive-thru at Culver’s.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."