Salem Publishing Acquires ChristianMusicPlanet(R) Brand from EMF Broadcasting.NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- 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, Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider See content provider. , magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values, today announced that Salem Publishing Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications is the publisher of CCM Magazine, and other magazines formerly published by CCM Communications. The organization publishes a variety of magazines, including CCM, Singing News, Preaching, has acquired the Christian Music Christian music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding the Christian life, as well as (in terms of contemporary music) to give a Christian alternative to main stream secular music. Planet[R] brand, including www.ChristianMusicPlanet.com, a leading Christian music web portal See portal. from EMF emf: see electromotive force. (1) (ElectroMagnetic Field) See electromagnetic radiation. (2) (Enhanced MetaFile) See Windows metafile. Broadcasting. EMF will publish its final issue of Christian Music Planet magazine with the March/April 2007 issue in mailboxes and on newsstands March 1. Salem plans to build upon the Christian Music Planet brand as part of its growing Internet initiative. Jim Cumbee, president of non-broadcast media for Salem, said, "This acquisition supports our efforts to expand our Christian music Internet platform, and complements our broader multimedia strategy that includes integrating the online music community with CCM Magazine subscribers and our music station listeners in order to reach the Christian music audience wherever they are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. content." About Salem Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. Salem Publishing, based in Nashville, publishes CCM Magazine[R], Homecoming[R] Magazine, YouthWorker Journal[TM], Singing News[R] Magazine, FaithTalk[TM] and Preaching Magazine. 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 98 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. About EMF Broadcasting EMF Broadcasting is the parent company of both the Adult Contemporary Christian formatted K-LOVE Network and the Christian Pop Music Air 1 Radio Networks, which serve audiences 24/7 across the United States through 209 full-powered stations and 208 translators. K-LOVE and Air 1 also broadcast live via the Internet, reaching people around the world with encouraging music and messages. |
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