KFSH FM Named One of Six Finalists for Religious Radio Station of the Year
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/26/10 -- KFSH 95.9 FM The Fish today announced that the National Association of Broadcasters has selected KFSH as one of six finalists for the Marconi Award for large market religious radio station of the year. The National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award honors radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. KFSH is owned by Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM).
"We are excited to be named one of the six religious radio stations of the year by the National Association of Broadcasters," said Terry Fahy, KFSH 95.9 FM Vice President and General Manager. "The recognition by the National Association of Broadcasters reflects the hard work of our on-air personalities, support staff and promotions team. We are proud to provide programming that is safe for the whole family."
KFSH-FM is a contemporary Christian station and broadcasts to the southern California area on 95.9 FM and on the internet at www.thefish959.com.
The winners will be announced on September 30th at the National Association of Broadcasters Radio Awards Dinner and Show to be held in Washington, DC. Winners are chosen by the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy. The Academy is made up of general managers, program directors, regional radio executives, owners, programming consultants and former radio executives.
About the National Association of Broadcasters
The National Association of Broadcasters is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. As the premier trade association for broadcasters, NAB advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities.
About KFSH
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 96 radio stations in 37 markets, including 59 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 self publishing services targeting the Christian audience.
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Released July 26, 2010