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.

Does Your Social Media Plan Have Goals?

The bottom line should be obvious: Stop doing things just because someone says you’re “supposed to be doing them.”

Are There Media Opportunities in the Wake of Mass Layoffs?

Maybe the way to fight the trash news sources is to do what they do, just with the truth. But monetizing that… I dunno.

Is Coaching as Important as It Should Be to News Media Leaders?

Coaching in the media has been inconsistently valued forever, and I wonder what kind of coaching is being offered today, or who’s doing it.

How to Maintain Control When a Guest Goes Off the Rails

You need to be prepared to push back, to challenge (whether or not, that is, you agree with the spin they’re offering), and to repeat key questions when they’re not being answered.

When Radio Topics Don’t Matter to the Audience (And How to Make Them Matter)

I’m not suggesting that you ignore what’s happening on social media. I am suggesting that social media is not only not real life, but represents a tiny fraction of public sentiment

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."