Salem Communications Announces Appointments in Louisville.

Mark Thomas Named General Manager; Steve Green Named Station Manager

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Salem Communications (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values, today announced two appointments at Salem's Louisville cluster of radio stations. Mark Thomas, station manager of News Talk 970AM WGTK in Louisville, has been named general manager of the Louisville cluster. Salem also announced it has named Steve Green as station manager of the Salem Radio Group, which includes Louisville Christian stations WFIA 94.7FM/AM 900 and The River WRVI 105.9FM.

According to Joe D. Davis, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Salem, Thomas and Green are well qualified for their new responsibilities. "Mark Thomas has applied his knowledge of news/talk with his local market experience since joining Salem in September. His reputation and contacts in the Louisville market is an asset as we move forward. Steve Green joins Salem with a strong background in broadcasting. His considerable experience and his heart for connecting with local churches, listeners and ministries are invaluable in this important market."

Green joins Salem with more than 25 years of experience in broadcasting. Most recently, he served as editor of Coastal Christian Family Magazine in Destin, Fla. Before that, Green was general manager of a four-station radio group in Panama City, Fla. Previously, Green was in sales management for radio stations in Birmingham, Ala., and served as general manager of cable ad sales with Time Warner. Green has extensive experience in sales and in staff management and is recognized for his ability to manage diverse teams.

The Louisville cluster of stations are owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine 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(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 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.