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Salem Communications
Corporation (NASDAQ: SALM) –Â In October Salem announced that Network
President, Greg Anderson, would be retiring at the end of the year. In the
wake of that announcement Salem has restructured its broadcast division
creating new opportunities for several members of its Senior Management staff.
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Effective January 1, 2015 Salem is consolidating its radio and network
divisions into one. Dave Santrella will move from President of the Radio
Division to President of Broadcast Media, adding to his radio division
responsibilities the oversight of the Salem Radio Network, SMR/VMR Rep Firm,
and a variety of digital assets.
In speaking of Santrella’s expanded role, Edward Atsinger said, “Our network
and radio divisions overlap in so many ways. A management consolidation
should produce greater efficiencies and productivity. This is a case where
the whole will be equal to more than the sum of its parts. Five years ago
Dave was promoted to President of the radio division. In that capacity he has
brought creative leadership to the division absorbing new outlets and
improving productivity and efficiency while recognizing that the media future
is all about convergence of platforms. Consolidating our radio and network
divisions is the logical next step in that convergence strategy and Dave is
perfectly positioned to lead this consolidated division.”Â
On the Radio station side of the operation
Allen Power and Linnae Young take on new roles as Senior Vice Presidents
dividing up the oversight of other operational vice presidents, as well as
departmental managers in ministry relations, digital and business formatted
radio properties.
Terry Fahy is promoted to an Operational Vice President role overseeing most
of the company’s stations west of Phoenix.
Other Operational Vice Presidents including Brian Taylor, John Peroyea, David
Ruleman and Mike Moran, all pick up additional station responsibilities.
On the Network side
Phil Boyce, Veteran Programmer and current VP, Director Spoken Word formats
for Salem is promoted to Senior Vice President, Salem Radio Network and Spoken
Word Formats. In his new role Phil will oversee all program and revenue
aspects of Salem’s News and News Talk Networks including its five Network Talk
hosts, the Janet Mefford Show, and SRN News. Boyce will continue to work with
other aspects of Salem’s spoken word formats, most notably as a program
consultant for national ministries. Boyce will continue to oversee Salem’s New
York operations.
Atsinger said, “There is no-one in America more qualified to bring value to
the Salem Radio Network than Phil Boyce. Anyone familiar with his background
and resume will immediately agree. I am confident that under the leadership
of Dave and Phil our Network assets will move to new heights building on the
solid foundation made by Greg Anderson who built the network over a 23 year
period.”
Regarding the promotion of Phil Boyce to this role Dave Santrella said, “Phil
has proven to be a tremendous and versatile leader. He’s been an enormous
help to our national ministries and an invaluable consultant to our talk
network. Putting Phil over our news and news talk network puts him in his
sweet spot and I am thrilled to have him steering this important aspect of our
broadcast business.”
Mike Reed and Mike Miller are promoted to Senior Vice Presidents as well, with
Reed taking on additional responsibilities in the Dallas office’s network
operations and Miller expanding his role in the Network’s Music space.
Santrella commented on the overall restructure, “So many times companies seem
to think the smartest people in the business are at other companies. It’s
inspiring to see that Salem recognizes the talent we already have on board as
evidenced through these promotions.” Â
Santrella, Boyce, Reed and Miller will assume these new responsibilities at
the start of the New Year.
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