Detroit Broadcaster Jay Butler Joins AM 1500 WLQV for "FaithTalk Afternoons".DETROIT -- Long-time Detroit broadcaster Jay Butler is the new afternoon host during "FaithTalk Afternoons" on WLQV AM 1500. Butler's legendary, congenial voice will keep listeners informed as they tune in throughout the day to hear ministry programs such as "Back to the Bible Back to the Bible is an international Christian ministry based in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Founded in 1939 by Theodore H. Epp, Back to the Bible started as a radio broadcast in Nebraska, but expanded by supporting missionaries and broadcasting via shortwave radio to other ", "Equipped for Life", "The Paul Edwards Paul Edwards may refer to:
Jay Butler has been a fixture on Detroit radio for nearly 50 years, including on-air shifts at WJLB, WCHB WCHB Weak Condition Half-Buffer , and WQBH, where he served as program director under the late Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg. In September 2004, WQBH became WDTK News Talk 1400 AM, which is owned by Salem Communications Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM) is a media company specializing in religious and conservative talk radio which operates in the United States, with 99 U.S. commercial radio stations (pending acquisitions) that are primarily concentrated in the nation's biggest markets, , along with sister station WLQV. "Jay Butler is an icon in Detroit radio and will be a great asset as we take a leadership role in Christian talk for this region," said Chris MacCourtney, general manager of WLQV and Salem Detroit. AM 1500 WLQV and News Talk 1400 AM WDTK are owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider See content provider. and magazine and book publisher focused on 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 Salem Web Network represents the largest faith-based audiences on the Internet and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with offices in Dallas and Nashville. Salem Web Network is owned and operated by Salem Communications Salem Corp. (TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 97 radio stations, including 61 stations in 23 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc. |
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