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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Clay Travis Adds Bet The Board Podcast To Sport & State With Three-Year Agreement

"They are bringing back their Bet The Board podcast sponsored by Hard Rock Bet. You're all welcome. Sincerely, Clay Travis, aka the best GM in sports."

Dolly Parton Streaming Surges 2,458% Following Death Tuesday

"Streaming spikes following celebrity deaths typically fade quickly"

Pittsburgh Steelers Add Willie Colon, Vince Williams To Daily Audio Network Lineup

"iHeart’s over-the-air footprint — which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania — combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach - delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."

Bill Keeler Returns to 92.7 The Drive After WIBX Exit

"I'm so excited to head back to The Drive, in the same studios I built 20 years ago."