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.

It’s Time For News Media to Do a Little Spring Cleaning

Put your resources into the good, entertaining, informative stuff. Get your broom and sweep out the rest.

How the Media Pundit Class Grew and Why That’s a Problem

Shouldn’t there be some kind of three-strikes rule: Three incorrect predictions and you’re banished from the Council of Experts?

Do Radio Hosts Actually Care About What They’re Talking About?

So many shows do topics because they feel like they have to. Maybe the topic’s trending. Maybe it’s leading the news. But if you don’t care, listeners will notice.

Does Radio Even Have a Future?

“How long do you expect radio to remain viable, leaving debt out of the equation for now? I would think there are better investments, but you can say that for all media.”

Can Cable Make a Comeback in an On-Demand Streaming World?

There may be a subscription market for additional or “different” news, like an in-depth or documentary service or an upscale NPR-style analysis network, but if all you want is just the latest news, you don’t have to pay.

Breaking

Mike Ditka, Longtime NFL Player, Coach and Analyst, Dies at 86

"Ditka built a second career in sports media after the Bears fired him following the 1992 season."

Charles Davis Reveals He Found Out About ESPN Layoff From Social Media

"I was in the Magic Kingdom with my wife, our son and nephew. We saw it on social media right as we were about to ride Space Mountain. I cannot make that up."

Chris Simms Doesn’t Feel Mike Tomlin Will Stay Long Term With NBC Sports

"They’re paying these coaches now, if there’s a situation he likes, I don’t think he’ll turn it down. That’s just a guess."

Boomer Esiason On Radio Hall of Fame Induction: “A Very Thoughtful Night”

"I'm very glad to represent this radio station, our market, our company, and of course our team here at Boomer and Gio."