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.

Breaking

Lesley Stahl Inks Contract Extension with 60 Minutes

It is unclear if Lesley Stahl views this as her final contract with the network.

93.5/107.5 The Fan Shifts Query & Company, Adds The Rich Eisen Show Beginning Monday

"As listener habits continue to evolve, it’s important that our lineup evolves with them."

FOX Sports Launches 24/7 Stream On YouTube For FIFA World Cup

"The continuous digital feed will feature studio programming, match previews, condensed highlights, and watch parties."

Approaching The Summit: Scott Shapiro, FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks

"To see what it's grown into now, it's outstanding. There's a need for the industry for it to have become this. I credit the entire BSM team and Jason [Barrett] for growing it to what it is now. The results every year get bigger and bigger."