Salem Announces Market Realignments, Promotions

Salem Communications announces a market realignment for several major markets, beginning January 1, and several promotions. In New York, Salem VP Director Spoken Word Format Phil Boyce will continue in that role with the additional responsibility of Operational VP for the New York cluster of News Talk "AM 970 the Answer" WNYM-AM and Christian Talk WMCA-AM. Salem Regional VP Linnae Young who has overseen the New York cluster will take on the oversight of the Tampa cluster, including NewsTalk WGUL-AM, Christian Talk WTBN-AM, and News Talk WLSS-AM, Sarasota. In Louisville, Salem Regional VP Mike Moran will take over the oversight of NewsTalk WGTK-AM, and Christian Talk WFIA-AM-FM. Salem Communications President David Santrella made the announcements, adding, "Phil's innate understanding of the New York market, particularly as it relates to news talk, as well as his day-to-day proximity to the operation, has led us to the decision to ask Phil to take on the additional role of Operational VP for the New York cluster. Phil will continue to work with all of our stations as VP Director, Spoken Word Format." Santrella gave Linnae Young praise in taking on the Tampa cluster. "In Linnae's short tenure as Operational VP, she has displayed an incredible ability to bring success to the markets she oversees. While Barb Yoder and our Tampa cluster already enjoy much success, I believe the combination of both Barb and Linnae will bring this cluster well over the top, well into the future," said Santrella. In addition to these announcements, Santrella announced the following promotions, with John Butler taking on the new role of Digital Program Director - Spoken Word Format, and John Bowen taking on the new role of Digital Program Director - Music Format. Santrella adds, "In addition to the duties they already perform in these new positions, Butler and Bowen will work to enhance the content offered on our radio station digital platforms and significantly amp up the social network footprint and the impact for these important assets."