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.

Breaking

Netflix Reportedly Set To Cut 5% From Workforce

"Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year. A cut of roughly 800 jobs would be the company’s largest since 2022."

Gregg Henson Absent From 1040 WHO After Controversial Cornell Rape Case Comments

Audio from Henson’s Friday program is no longer available on the station’s website or the iHeartRadio app.

FOX Nation Creates Entire Harry Houdini Series Using AI

"We’re proud to showcase a new form of historical storytelling that allows viewers to experience Houdini’s remarkable life in his own words, while remaining rooted in extensive research and historical accuracy.”

104.3 The Score’s Jarrett Payton Reflects On Passing Of Former NFL Head Coach Mike Ditka

"Any time that I needed him, he was always there."