Salem News Channel Begins Top and Bottom of the Hour News

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Salem Media Group (NASDAQ: SALM) announced the hiring of Haley Bianco as the first news anchor for its Salem News Channel (SNC). Starting weekdays from 5 PM to 10 PM, she will deliver news capsules at the top and bottom of the hour. Bianco joins SNC from Fox 40 in Binghamton, NY, bringing valuable experience as a managing editor and primetime anchor. This move aims to strengthen the news credibility of SNC as it continues to grow.

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• Hiring of Haley Bianco enhances news credibility for Salem News Channel.
• Bianco's extensive experience in TV news could attract more viewers.

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today the hiring of Haley Bianco as the first news anchor for Salem News Channel (SNC), and she is now doing news capsules at the top and bottom of the hour, between 5pm and 10pm weekdays. She will be the first of several anchors joining the network.

Haley Bianco (Photo: Business Wire)

Salem News Channel is a full service OTT television network, providing content throughout the week, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Haley joins SNC from Fox 40 in Binghamton, New York, where she served as managing editor and primetime anchor; previously host and producer of “PA live!” in Wilkes-Barre, PA; reporter in PA and in WV.

“I am excited to be able to deliver news every day on SNC from the New York City studios,” said Haley. “We promise to provide a credible news product, which will augment the great talk shows already seen on SNC.”

Haley will be providing two-minute news capsules at the top of the hour and one-minute at the bottom of the hour, in the shows hosted by Andrew Wilkow, Brandon Tatum, Dinesh D’Souza, and Eric Metaxas. “Haley brings a wealth of TV news experience to SNC, and will give us the news credibility we are looking for as we continue to grow and expand our emerging TV network,” said Salem Senior VP of Spoken Word, Phil Boyce.

ABOUT SALEM MEDIA GROUP:

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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Evan D. Masyr

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(805) 384-4512

evan@salemmedia.com

Source: Salem Media Group, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Haley Bianco's hiring for Salem Media Group (SALM)?

Haley Bianco's hiring as the first news anchor for Salem News Channel enhances the network's news credibility and could attract additional viewers.

When will Haley Bianco deliver news on Salem News Channel?

Haley Bianco will deliver news capsules every weekday between 5 PM and 10 PM.

What experience does Haley Bianco bring to Salem Media Group (SALM)?

Haley Bianco joins from Fox 40 in Binghamton, NY, where she was a managing editor and primetime anchor, contributing significant TV news experience to Salem News Channel.

What is Salem News Channel's programming focus?

Salem News Channel is a full-service OTT television network offering news and talk shows, broadcasting 24/7.

How does Haley Bianco's role affect Salem Media Group's growth plans?

Her role as news anchor is part of Salem Media Group's strategy to expand and grow its emerging TV network.