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Salem Media Acquired by WaterStone
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- May 13, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Salem Media, a prominent Christian and conservative broadcasting company, has been acquired by WaterStone, a faith-focused foundation, in a deal valued at $250 million. This acquisition, which is expected to close in August 2026, will take Salem private and allow it to expand its religious and right-leaning content across radio and digital platforms. Salem, which operates over 90 stations nationwide and syndicates popular hosts like Hugh Hewitt and Mike Gallagher, has seen a 2.8% increase in radio revenue in the first quarter of 2026. The acquisition is seen as a divine appointment by Salems founders, who believe it will bring stability and fuel growth in podcasts, TV streaming, and online publishing. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5a221b7c6e09491a