"The Glenn Beck Program" Now Airs on 1260 WWRC AM in Washington DC
CAMARILLO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/27/10 -- Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SALM) is proud to announce "The Glenn Beck Program" now airs on 1260 WWRC AM in Washington DC, live, weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Eastern Time.
Beck commented, "I'm glad to join WWRC and look forward to being a part of their line-up as our show continues to grow."
"Glenn is the perfect complement to our schedule. This truly enhances the strength of our all-star Salem line-up," said David Ruleman, WWRC's Vice President General Manager.
Glenn Beck's quick wit, candid opinions and engaging personality have made "The Glenn Beck Program" the third-highest-rated radio program in America. His unique blend of modern-day storytelling and insightful views on current events allow him to connect with his fans, inspiring and entertaining them with his humor, hard-hitting interviews and honest tales about his life. The program launched in 2002 on just 47 stations and has continued to experience tremendous growth year after year. Since the beginning of 2009, the program has increased 35% in the key demo of Adults 25-54 as well as 35% with Persons 12+ (Source: Arbitron, SP'08 to SP'10, Nationwide, Exact Times).
About Glenn Beck
While Glenn Beck entered the media world as a DJ at the tender age of 13, everything changed when he found a new vision of his career -- talk radio. In 2002, he launched "The Glenn Beck Program" on just 47 stations with the mission to make listeners "feel goodness from my show and accept me for who I am, flaws and all." Nothing has been the same since. Today, just a few years later, his radio show is nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks and can be heard across the country on more than 425 stations, his television show sets ratings records, his books reach the top of bestseller lists and he travels across the country performing his live stage show to sold-out audiences. Across all of these mediums, Beck connects with his fans in a whole new way, inspiring and entertaining them with his humor, hard-hitting interviews and honest tales about his life. For more information, please visit www.GlennBeck.com
About Salem Communications
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 59 stations in 22 of the top 25 markets. Salem also programs the Family Talk Christian-themed talk format on XM Radio, channel 170 and will begin programming Family Talk on SIRIUS 161 beginning November 30, 2010.
Salem 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, Questions and Answers about Jesus Christ at Jesus.org, Christian living focused Crosswalk.com®, online Bible 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 self publishing services targeting the Christian audience.
Contacts: Rachel Nelson Premiere Radio Networks 818-461-8057 Email Contact Tom Moyer WWRC Radio 703-807-2204 Email Contact
Released October 27, 2010