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 Fatigue Is Real — And It’s Reshaping Media Consumption

When your paycheck, your employment, and your family are affected, they’ll pay attention. Be ready to make those connections when they become apparent

Cuts to NPR and PBS Foreshadow News Media’s Dark Future

You’re under attack. You’ve been under attack for a long time. It’s not just defunding public media like NPR and PBS, although that’s been...

How Local Knowledge Separates Great Radio Talent from Out-of-Mark Hosts

While the internet helps with that research, you really have to go out and experience regular daily life for a while to get enough local knowledge to sound like a local.

Can News/Talk Radio Reach People Who Want to Party While the World Burns?

There’s a place for truth-tellers and trusted sources of information to counter the lies.

Maybe It’s Time to Start a ‘Let AM Radio Die’ Campaign

If you want to put your money into an AM station, go ahead, have at it.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

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Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."