Michael Reichert Named VP of Operations for Salem Communications.CAMARILLO, Calif. -- 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, (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider See content provider. and magazine publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values, today announced that Michael Reichert, who has been serving as regional manager over the San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , and Seattle markets, has been promoted to vice president of Operations effective November 1. In his new role Reichert will add New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and Boston to his current management responsibilities. According to Joe D. Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Salem, "Michael is extremely well qualified for his new responsibilities, and adds tremendous value to the senior management team. I have been impressed with his analytical skills and his bottom line focus will be an asset as we navigate and take advantage of the changes in broadcasting." Reichert is an experienced broadcaster who put his first station on the air in 1980 as president and managing partner of Great Electric Communications. He managed stations in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles as vice president/general manager for Douglas Broadcasting from 1995-99. From 1999 until 2001, Reichert served as an executive with Associated Press in charge of its western division. He joined Salem in 2003 and has had a stellar career as a sales manager, station manager, and as a regional manager in Salem stations throughout California and the Northwest. In addition to its radio properties, Salem Communications 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), 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 98 radio stations, including 64 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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