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.

How News/Talk Radio Should Cover Potential War with Iran

Talk radio was different during Vietnam, and didn’t exist during previous wars.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Continue to Run for Elected Office

If you win, you get on the political gravy train; once you get into office, you’ll always be able to get some kind of related job once you’re out of office...

8 Potential Non-Radio Careers Industry Professionals Should Consider

If you’re a radio host, what might those transferrable skills be? Let’s see…

What the Radio Business Can Learn From the Collapse of the Magazine Industry

Nobody can argue that things are bright and sunny for radio going forward, but there’s still a business in creating audio content, whatever the medium.

An Important Reminder to the Radio, Podcasting, and Video Worlds

Video isn’t radio with pictures. Video is another medium. Radio and podcasting are separate media as well. You can’t get away with doing a half-assed job on any of them.

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Why Pat McAfee’s Reported ESPN Extension Is About Far More Than Just Money

"The story is that ESPN has completely changed its philosophy. For decades, ESPN sold the network. It sold SportsCenter. It sold highlights. Now it sells personalities."

ESPN May Be Having Its Finest Moment When It Matters Most

"For years, ESPN has been criticized for what it wasn't doing. Not enough promotion. Not enough storytelling. Not enough attention paid to certain properties. Fair or unfair, those critiques have followed the network through multiple eras. But right now, those conversations feel very distant."

When Radical Becomes Rational: A New Case for Bold Radio Ideas

"Ninety percent of the ideas will end up on the floor. But some won't."

Women In Radio’s Meaghan Taylor on Mentorship vs. Sponsorship in Radio

"A sponsor is the person who walks into a room you're not in and talks openly about you. That's what moves careers."