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Salem Media Group Inc. (SALM) reports developments across its Christian and conservative media operations, including national radio programming, local station lineups, digital audio, streaming television and publishing brands. Recurring updates include Salem Radio Network hosts, WMCA and other station programming, Salem Podcast Network launches, and distribution expansion for Salem News Channel on connected-TV and free ad-supported streaming platforms.
Company news also covers annual reporting, media-industry recognition, Christian broadcasting awards and cross-platform content initiatives that connect Salem personalities, radio affiliates, digital properties and streaming channels.
Salem Media (OTCQX:SALM) agreed to be acquired by The Christian Community Foundation, d/b/a WaterStone, in an all-cash deal taking Salem private.
WaterStone will pay $1.00 per share, about a 250% premium to recent trading, after previously building a 49.5% voting interest. Closing is targeted for August 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Salem reports local radio revenue growth of +2.8% versus industry decline of -3.4%.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) announced that Christian Cultural Center returns to WMCA AM570/FM102.3 The Mission with a new weekday program hosted by Senior Pastor Jamaal Bernard beginning May 18, 2026.
The show airs weekdays at 5:30 a.m. ET, streaming live and on demand via WMCA.com and the WMCA mobile app. The ministry originally joined WMCA in 1992 and ran a daily broadcast for nearly 25 years. Jamaal Bernard became Senior Pastor in 2025.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) named Larry O’Connor anchor of its national morning lineup, airing 6:00–9:00 a.m. Eastern beginning May 4, 2026. O’Connor & Company will remain on WMAL while serving as Salem’s flagship national morning program across 140+ affiliates and the Salem News Channel. The expansion aligns O’Connor’s Townhall editorship, national radio, television simulcast, and digital streaming (including the noon show LARRY) into Salem’s cross-platform content strategy, and continues collaboration with executive producer Heather Hunter.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) announced that host Larry Elder earned a fifth nomination for induction into the Radio Hall of Fame on April 22, 2026. The nomination recognizes more than 30 years of national talk radio influence and was selected by a 24-member industry committee.
Elder hosts the nationally syndicated Larry Elder Show weekdays 3–6 p.m. PT on AM 870 The Answer, KRLA Los Angeles, and Salem affiliates; final inductees will be announced in May after confidential ballots are distributed to more than 1,000 industry voters.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) expanded Salem News Channel distribution on March 26, 2026 by launching within The Roku Channel Live TV guide. This joins Roku’s FAST ecosystem and follows a recent Amazon Prime Video FAST launch, broadening connected-TV discovery beyond the channel's dedicated Roku app.
The company said viewership has increased over 178% this year, and the Roku placement aims to accelerate audience growth across CTV, mobile, and web platforms.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) announced on March 11, 2026 that its year-end 2025 Annual Report has been posted to the company's investor relations website. The notice informs investors the full annual report is available online for review, including standard corporate disclosures and governance information.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) announced that Salem News Channel launched on Amazon Prime Video, effective March 3, 2026, expanding distribution to millions of viewers via Amazon's FAST lineup.
The channel joins Prime Video's Live TV section, offering live news, interviews, and commentary from Salem personalities and conservative and Christian voices, and complements Salem's existing streaming availability.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) posthumously presented the 2026 Stuart Epperson Award for Excellence in Christian Media to Dr. John MacArthur at a private gathering during the 2026 NRB Convention. The award honors MacArthur's 56 years as pastor-teacher, his Grace to You ministry, and global influence.
MacArthur died July 14, 2025; his ministry sold over 4 million MacArthur Study Bibles and produced 3,000+ sermons and 400+ books.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) launched The Danielle Gill Show on February 23, 2026, a four-times-weekly podcast hosted by conservative author Danielle Gill covering culture, politics, faith, and family.
Episodes will be distributed across major podcast platforms and the Salem Podcast Network as Salem cites accelerating digital growth, including January 2026 metrics of 282.5M impressions and 107.1M video views.
Salem Media (OTCQX: SALM) presented the 2026 Stuart Epperson Award for Excellence in Christian Media to Dr. David Jeremiah during the Salem Summit Breakfast at the NRB Convention on Feb. 18, 2026.
The award, established in 2024 to honor Salem co-founder Stuart Epperson, recognizes individuals whose Christian media work reflects faithfulness, integrity, and Gospel impact; Dr. Jeremiah was honored before more than 500 ministry and media leaders.