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.

Is It Time for Radio Professionals to Find Something Else to Do?

What you should be doing is imagining a world where radio just doesn’t exist and you can do anything else you want to do…and then do it.

Why Your Case Against Public Media Is Likely Wrong

Arguing that public radio and television are competing for the same audience assumes that there’s some crossover between the two. You’re doing different things.

Why Broadcasting From the White House is Always A Bad Idea For News/Talk Radio

Don’t do political radio rows, ever. Don’t do interviews to make friends and don’t socialize with the people you cover.

Why Radio Needs to Embrace a Complete Reconstruction of the Industry

I’m proud that I got to work on some unusual radio projects and the early stages of podcasting, but today we’re at the same things-gotta-change position as we were back then, only worse.

5 Reasons for the Radio Industry to Feel Optimistic About the Future

There’s plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about radio’s future. Did you know that?

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

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."