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'''Salem Media Group, Inc.''' ([[NASDAQ]]: '''SALM''') is an American media conglomerate, with emphasis on Christian, family-oriented, and [[conservative]] media holdings.
'''Salem Media Group, Inc.''' ([[NASDAQ]]: '''SALM''') is an American media conglomerate.
Salem's largest holding is its collection of radio stations: it owns 115 stations including 73 in the American top 25 markets and 25 in the top 10. The majority of its stations are classified as "Christian Teaching and Talk" (36 stations, many of which are branded as "The Word"), "Conservative News/Talk" (31 stations, many of which are branded as "The Answer"), and "Contemporary Christian Music" (15 stations, many of which are branded as "The Fish"). In addition, it owns the SiriusXM channel FamilyTalk (channel 131).
According to Salem's FY2018 10-K<ref>https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050606/000119312519072280/d620041d10k.htm</ref>, the company's operating focus is on Christian and conservative media content.
==Business Operations==
Salem classifies its holdings in three business segments: broadcasting, digital media, and publishing.
===Broadcasting===
Salem's largest holding is its collection of radio stations: as of December 31, 2019 it owned 115 stations including 73 in 23 of the American top 25 markets. The majority of its stations are classified as "Christian Teaching and Talk" (39 stations, many of which are branded as "The Word"), "News Talk" (33 stations, many of which are branded as "The Answer", but all of which focus on [[conservative]] political views and family values), and "Contemporary Christian Music" (13 stations, many of which are branded as "The Fish"). Other, minor holdings include Spanish Christian Teaching and Talk, Business, Country, Urban, Classic Hits, and Wellness.
In addition, it owns the SiriusXM channel FamilyTalk (channel 131), which broadcasts Christian teaching and talk programs, as well as the Salem Radio Network, which develops and produces programming for Christian and family-themed talk radio stations affiliated with the network, some of which are Salem holdings.
===Digital Media===
In this segment, Salem owns numerous websites under the Salem Web Network (Christian content sites including [[Godtube]]), Townhall Media (conservative websites, including [[Townhall.com]], [[RedState]], [[Hot Air]], and [[Twitchy]], Salem Church Products (websites providing resources for churches and ministries including ChurchStaffing.com), and digital financial websites/publications, as well as digital mobile applications both Christian and conservative talk.
==Publishing==
Publishing holdings include Regnery Publishing (traditional publishing), Salem Author Services (self-publishing), and Singing News (the premier publication covering the [[Southern Gospel]] industry).
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