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 Came Through In An Emergency

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Barrett Media produces over 20 stories per day on the music, news, and sports media industries. To make sure you're updated on the latest...

See Something, Say Something: Why Debates Need Real-Time Fact Checking

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CBS News thinks that its anchors need not fact-check the candidates in real time during Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate. Like CNN before it, CBS figures...

News Media Shouldn’t Get Too Close to the People They Cover

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The people on whom you report or about which you talk about? Not your friends. Or to be more precise, even if people in the...

The Election You’re Not Covering

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It’s always been the case that you can be very successful in the news media by being different. You stand out if you’re talking...

Replacing Starbucks With Talk Radio? Don’t Laugh…

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Been to a Starbucks lately? Chances are that your local store removed all the seating, or replaced the plush chairs with less comfortable seats,...
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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

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"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

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"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."