Ken Blackwell Joins Townhall.com

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Townhall.com, the largest conservative online opinion, news and community site, today announced that former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell will join Townhall.com as a contributing editor.

"Ken Blackwell is one of the most talented and passionate conservative leaders in America," said Hugh Hewitt, Townhall.com executive editor and host of a daily nationally syndicated radio show. "We are honored that he has chosen Townhall.com to be his online intellectual home."

"As a former Mayor, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission, and State Treasurer, Ken Blackwell brings unique qualifications and unmatched experience to Townhall.com," said Joe Davis, chief operating officer of Salem Communications, which owns the site.

As contributing editor, Blackwell will write a weekly column for Townhall.com and provide a weekly 60-second radio commentary for the Salem Radio Network.

"Townhall.com is the preeminent umbrella site for conservatives because it combines the time-tested power of talk radio with the cutting-edge power of the blogosphere," said Blackwell. "It's a tremendously potent combination, which is why I'm so happy to be a part of this outstanding organization."

Townhall.com (www.townhall.com), the largest conservative online opinion, news and community site is part of Salem Communications (Nasdaq:SALM), a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine 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, the company will own 98 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