Salem Communications Schedules First Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Teleconference

CAMARILLO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/19/10 -- Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SALM), 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, today announced that it plans to report its first quarter 2010 financial results after the market closes on May 6, 2010.

The company also plans to host a teleconference to discuss its results on May 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. To access the teleconference, please dial (719) 325-2234, passcode 6265845 or listen via the investor relations portion of the company's website, located at www.salem.cc.

A replay of the teleconference will be available through May 20, 2010 and can be heard by dialing (719) 457-0820, passcode 6265845 or on the investor relations portion of the company's website, located at www.salem.cc.

Salem Communications Corporation is the largest commercial U.S. radio broadcasting company that provides programming targeted at audiences interested in Christian and family-themed radio content, as measured by the number of stations and audience coverage. Upon completion of all announced transactions, the company will own a national portfolio of 95 radio stations in 37 markets, including 58 stations in 22 of the top 25 markets. We also program the Family Talk™ Christian-themed talk format on XM Radio, channel 170.

Salem also owns Salem Radio Network, a national radio network that syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliated radio stations and Salem Media Representatives, a national media advertising sales firm with offices across the country.

In addition to its radio broadcast business, Salem owns a non-broadcast media division. Salem Web Network is a provider of online Christian and conservative-themed content and streaming and includes websites such as Christian faith focused Christianity.com, Christian living focused Crosswalk.com®, Online Bible Study at BibleStudyTools.com, and Christian radio ministries online at OnePlace.com. Additionally Salem owns conservative news leader Townhall.com® and conservative political blog, HotAir.com providing conservative commentary, news and blogging. Salem Publishing™ circulates Christian and conservative magazines such as Homecoming® The Magazine, YouthWorker Journal™, The Singing News, FaithTalk Magazine, Preaching and Townhall Magazine™. Xulon Press™ is a provider of print-on-demand publishing services targeting the Christian audience.

Company Contact:
Evan D. Masyr
Salem Communications
(805) 987-0400 ext. 1053
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