John Peroyea Promoted to Corporate Vice President of Operations

CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Salem Communications announces the promotion of John Peroyea to the Salem corporate position of Vice President of Operations. John will continue to serve as General Manager of KLTY (94.9FM) in Dallas, Texas, but will pick up the oversight of additional radio stations.

John joined Salem Communications eight years ago and has built one of the nation's outstanding radio stations, taking it to the top five position (women 25-54) in Dallas 22 out of the last 24 reporting periods. Senior Vice President of Operations Rob Adair commented, "John has been a comrade in battle whose radio expertise and leadership has blessed both my region and Salem beyond words. To have one of your GMs become an operational vice president is one of the most gratifying things I've ever experienced. John's a leader and a warrior. No one deserves this promotion more!"

John's 35-year career in broadcast management began shortly before he acquired his first radio station at the age of 23. Since then, John has served as President of several different radio groups including Progressive Broadcasting Corporation, Narragansett Radio, and Powell Broadcasting Company. He has served as President of the Greater Dallas/Ft.Worth Association of Radio Broadcasters for over seven years. KLTY has been nominated for the prestigious Marconi award five times and has won it four times out of five.

Salem Communications (Nasdaq: SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and 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), an Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 95 radio stations, including 58 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 June 5, 2008