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.

Deep Fakes, Funny Stories, the Election, and Truth

Is it too much to ask that everyone do a little fact-checking before spreading deep fakes or other stuff on social media or the...

Does Your News Audience Want the Truth, And Should You Give It to Them Anyway?

Society is better when people are better informed, but if that’s not motivation enough for you, it’s a business opportunity, too.

Major News Events and the Value of Waiting (or Shutting Up)

You do not gain anything by spreading rumors and speculation and conspiracy theories in the wake of a major news event.

Radio Hosts Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Provide Basic PR Services to Politicians

Guests who don’t want to answer your questions aren’t worth having.

How Your News Operation Can Become the Local Authority

You wanna attract an audience even though people are telling you that your medium is dead or dying? Make content that people in your market absolutely have to listen to, watch, or read.

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Annie Agar Teams With Ja’Marr Chase For Chasing No 1 Podcast via Overtime

"I am so excited. This is probably the biggest and coolest thing I've done in my NFL career so far."

Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker Defends Appearance on the Rich Eisen Show: “I Didn’t Know” Eisen Was With ESPN

"I never thought about it. I never considered it was ESPN, and didn't know it was ESPN until they tweeted the clip out. I had no idea Eisen was on ESPN, and was just on the Eisen show."

Lester Holt to Debut New NBC News Podcast Series

The series will feature deeply personal conversations with people whose lives changed through violence, survival, loss, injustice, or unexpected circumstances.

The Pivot Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Netflix

"I’ve gained a new perspective: passion over platform, and people over perception. I’m grateful and excited to take [The Pivot] to Netflix."