Salem Media Group, Inc.

Salem Media Group, Inc. is an American multimedia company specializing in the production and distribution of Christian and conservative content. Founded in 1974 by brothers-in-law Stuart Epperson and Edward G. Atsinger III, the company's mission is to target audiences interested in Christian values, family-themed content, and conservative viewpoints. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Salem Media Group operates across various platforms to deliver its message.

The company's core business is segmented into Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing. Its Broadcast division owns and operates numerous radio stations across the United States, offering Christian teaching and talk, as well as conservative news and opinion programming. Through the Salem Radio Network, it also syndicates talk, news, and music programming to thousands of affiliates. The Digital Media segment includes the Salem Web Network, providing Christian and conservative content through a portfolio of websites such as Townhall.com, RedState, Hot Air, and Crosswalk.com, alongside online streaming, podcasts via the Salem Podcast Network, and digital marketing services. Additionally, Salem operates the Salem News Channel, a 24/7 news television network. The Publishing segment encompasses magazine and book publishing through imprints like Regnery Publishing, Salem Books, Xulon Press, and Eagle Financial Publications.

Salem Media Group is positioned as a leading multimedia company within the Christian and conservative media landscape. Recent strategic moves include the expansion of its Salem News Channel distribution to platforms like The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video in March 2026. In April 2026, the company announced the national expansion of Larry O'Connor's morning lineup across the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel. Earlier, in December 2024, Salem Media Group sold its remaining Christian Contemporary stations to the Educational Media Foundation to reduce debt, contributing to a net income of $16.179 million in 2024, a significant improvement from the previous year. The company also entered a deal in April 2025 with Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump, which included acquiring a 30% stake in MxM News. Dave Santrella serves as the Chief Executive Officer, while co-founder Edward G. Atsinger III holds the position of Executive Chairman.