01/05/2006

Salem Web Network Acquires ChurchStaffing.com

Site Complements Salem's Growing Internet Portfolio LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- Salem Web Network, a subsidiary of Salem Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:SALM), the leading radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming, announced that it has acquired ChurchStaffing.com, the preeminent source of online job search information targeted exclusively to church professionals.

The addition of ChurchStaffing.com will complement Salem's other websites, particularly ChristianJobs.com, its employment website serving job seekers and Christian-friendly companies and organizations.

According to Rick Killingsworth, vice president of Salem Web Network, ChurchStaffing.com will enhance Salem's presence as the leader in the Christian space as well as being immediately accretive to earnings. "ChurchStaffing.com is a full- featured website focusing on employment within the Church community. It is an excellent addition to our growing portfolio of sites serving faith-based and family-friendly consumers and businesses. The website's revenues have been growing in excess of 25% each year with more than 800 current job listings and 9,000 active resumes."

In addition to ChristianJobs.com, Salem owns OnePlace.com(TM), the largest Internet source of audio ministry program streaming, Christianity.com, Crosswalk.com®, SermonSearch.com(TM), CrossCards.com(TM), and TheFish.com(TM), making Salem the number one online destination on the web for Christian content.

Salem Communications is the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 105 radio stations, including 66 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network®, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network (TM), the leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.