Peter Thiele Newly Appointed Operations Manager for Salem Media of New York

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Peter Thiele has been promoted to Operations Manager for Salem Media of New York, according to today's announcement by Salem Media of New York General Manager, M. Susan Lucchesi. Thiele will assume his new responsibilities at WMCA-AM 570 and WWDJ-AM 970 effective immediately.

Michael Reichert, Operations Vice President, commented, "Peter's promotion is well deserved; his demonstrated leadership and experience in the various programming roles he has held over the years make him a natural choice for Operations Manager. We look forward to the positive impact he will have in his new position."

Thiele brings more than 20 years of experience to the company, most recently working as the Program Operations Manager for Salem San Francisco.

WMCA-AM 570 and WWDJ-AM 970 are owned and operated by 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. 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, Salem Communications will own 98 radio stations, including 59 stations in 22 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Source: Salem Communications Corporation

Released October 19, 2007