94.9 FM KLTY Program Director Wins PD of the Year at GMA

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Chuck Finney, program director of 94.9 FM KLTY in Dallas (Nasdaq: SALM), was recognized as Program Director of the Year - Major Market by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and the Christian Music Broadcasters on April 21 at the Echo Awards luncheon, part of GMA Music Week in Nashville, Tenn.

94.9 KLTY's Vice President - General Manager John L. Peroyea commented, "Chuck is an outstanding programmer and an important member of our team at 94.9 KLTY. His programming knowledge and leadership have been huge contributing factors in our audience growth and ratings success."

Finney has served Salem for the past five years as program director for KLTY and as national program director/brand manager for Salem's Fish(R)-formatted music stations. His radio programming experience spans 27 years and more than a dozen formats including Oldies, Country, Adult Contemporary and Contemporary Christian Music. Chairman of the Christian Music Broadcasters, Finney serves on the radio committee for National Religious Broadcasters.

In addition to 94.9 FM KLTY, the Salem Dallas cluster of stations includes 100.7 FM KWRD (The Word) and News Talk 660 AM KSKY. Salem Communications 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), Salem Radio Representatives(TM); and Salem Web Network(TM), Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Source: Salem Communications

Released April 26, 2007