Detroit Broadcaster Jay Butler Joins AM 1500 WLQV for ``FaithTalk Afternoons''
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Long-time Detroit broadcaster Jay Butler is the new afternoon host during "FaithTalk Afternoons" on WLQV AM 1500. Butler's legendary, congenial voice will keep listeners informed as they tune in throughout the day to hear ministry programs such as "Back to the Bible", "Equipped for Life", "The Paul Edwards Program", and other Life Changing Talk Radio features on Southeastern Michigan's 50,000-watt Christian Teaching and Talk station.
Jay Butler has been a fixture on Detroit radio for nearly 50 years, including on-air shifts at WJLB, WCHB, and WQBH, where he served as program director under the late Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg. In September 2004, WQBH became WDTK News Talk 1400 AM, which is owned by Salem Communications, along with sister station WLQV.
"Jay Butler is an icon in Detroit radio and will be a great asset as we take a leadership role in Christian talk for this region," said Chris MacCourtney, general manager of WLQV and Salem Detroit.
AM 1500 WLQV and News Talk 1400 AM WDTK are owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine and book 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 97 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.
Source: Salem Communications Corporation
Released January 24, 2007