Having worked for TOUCH since 1996 as a freelancer and a student supplement publisher in 1997, Simon ran the title for a new publisher from 2002 until 2006.

During this period he managed editorial, art direction as well as the display sales and marketing side of the enterprise.

In his four year tenure, Simon received a number of accolades as editor, including 4 Platinum Discs from the UK recorded music industry in recognition of magazine cover features and a Best Magazine prize at the Urban Music Awards in 2005