Ron Stone Appointed General Manager of Salem Media of Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 19 (MARKET WIRE) --
Salem Communications announced that Ron Stone has been appointed as
General Manager of its three Minneapolis radio stations, KKMS (980AM),
KYCR (1570AM) and WWTC (1280AM).

Stone has more than 25 years of broadcasting experience. He comes to Salem
Communications from Midwest Communications, where he served as General
Manager for their six station cluster. Ron has also been involved in his
community, serving on the St. Louis County Historical Society Board and
closer to home, as a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church.

Dave Santrella, Vice President of Operations, commented, "Ron is a solid
broadcaster with a passion for our formats and the drive and creativity we
need in today's challenging environment. I'm thrilled to have Ron in a
leadership role in our company."

Stone's office is located at the main Minneapolis station in Eagan, MN,
and he can be reached at (651) 289-4403 or ronstone@salemtc.com. Ron and
his wife Kim have been married for 28 years and they have three grown
children and two grandchildren.

Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster,
Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting
audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and
conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem
Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to
approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a
national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), an
Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem
Publishing(TM), a publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close
of all announced transactions, the company will own 93 radio stations,
including 58 stations in 22 of the top 25 markets. Additional information
about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Contact:
Tomasita Solis
(805) 987-0400 ext. 1067
TomasitaA@salem.cc

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