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Salem Media Group, Inc.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

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 se...

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Industry Broadcasting & Digital Media (Christian/Conservative Niche)
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
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Salem Media Group, Inc. Overview

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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, readers and viewers numbering in the millions nationally.

Strategic Profile

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The company operates through three segments: Broadcast, Digital Media, and Publishing, owning and operating 32 FM radio stations and 69 AM radio stations. Salem provides Christian, conservative, and investing content through digital platforms including BibleStudyTools.com, Crosswalk.com, Townhall.com, HotAir.com, and RedState.com, as well as through the Salem Podcast Network.

Competitive Landscape

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Salem competes with Cox Media Group, Townsquare Media, The E.W. Scripps, Cumulus Media, and other broadcast and digital media companies. Salem's differentiation lies in its focused niche positioning on Christian and conservative content, which limits total addressable market compared to broader media competitors but creates a loyal, dedicated audience.

Industry Context

Salem Media Group, Inc. operates in Broadcasting & Digital Media (Christian/Conservative Niche).

Key facts

Founded: 1974 · Headquarters: Camarillo, CA · Employees: 1,292 · Revenue: $262M · Market cap: $12.6M - $26.6M

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  • Market capitalization as of January 8, 2026 is approximately $12.6M, indicating severe compression from historical valuations.
  • The company employs 1,292 people across its broadcast, digital, and publishing operations.
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Recent developments

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  • December 2025Extended Joe Piscopo's talent agreement for two years
  • December 2025Announced expansion of Salem Radio Network weekday lineup with Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow
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Radio BroadcastingLargest radio broadcaster in US with diversified formats→Radio BroadcastingRegional radio broadcaster with local focus→Radio BroadcastingPrivate equity-backed broadcaster with national scale→Digital Media & PublishingDiversified media with publishing and broadcast assets→

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What does Salem Media Group, Inc. do?+
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 se...
What is Salem Media Group, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Salem Media Group, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 3/10 (Challenged). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
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Named competitors include Radio Broadcasting, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Broadcasting, Digital Media & Publishing. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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