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.

News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Get Off My Lawn’ Problem: Aging Hosts vs. Today’s Pop Culture

You’re no longer young and well-informed about the culture, but it doesn’t seem like a good strategy to announce that fact when you’re desperately trying to reach listeners under 50 years old.

Why AI Shouldn’t Be an Option for the Radio Industry Right Now

AI doesn’t know your audience. You do. You know what works and what doesn’t, and you don’t want to delegate that duty to a computer platform.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and Stations Need to Tell the Truth in the Time of Lies

I don’t know how you aren’t all losing your collective minds over, well, everything.

Why the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Says More About Media Economics Than Politics

The public’s taste has changed (TikTok!), the distribution channels have changed, and marketing has changed.

7 Thoughts on Charlie Kirk and News/Talk Radio’s Reaction

It seems like the news media, and by extension the public, move on a lot faster than back in the day.

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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."

Skydance Merger Reportedly Could Bring “Bloodbath” To TNT Sports, CBS Sports Combining

"One top sports executive telling Jon Ourand that the assuming is the merger could be a "bloodbath" with more sports rights than the newly merged company needs."