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.

Reviving the Radio Industry Requires Bold Ideas, Not Band-Aids

The collective brain power of the people remaining in the radio business can surely come up with ideas that would catch the public’s attention and make money, right?

HD Radio Still Sucks — And I Still Want It Anyway

Turns out I’m one of those guys — the ones filling the comments on Facebook radio groups with “back in my day” stuff.

What Talk Radio Audiences Really Want (And Don’t Know It)

If what you’re doing isn’t generating enough interest or revenue, it might be time to try something else.

Why Local Radio Might Be Dead and Why That Isn’t a Bad Thing

The economics just don’t work anymore, even if you don’t factor in the crippling debt the big broadcasters have to pay just to stay alive.

How Far is News/Talk Radio From Trying a Completely AI-Generated Format?

The average person may not be able to tell the difference between a real person’s voice and a synthetic voice, and we know that there’s a large number of people who don’t care, as long as they hear things that confirm their opinions.

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94.3 The Dude Hires New Morning Host Robb Reel

"Reel brings market experience and personal connection to the region."

Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”