Tag: David Santrella

Both appointments replace seats previously held by Allen Power, who retired from Salem Media at the end of September.

"They wanted someone who'd share the same passions they had when they founded it. It's been a conversation for the last 10 years of my time with Salem. It was always about who will succeed us. Who will have that same level of passion for our formats and our mission? I think it was providential that they found WaterStone. They're very much in that same camp."

Nobody could have gotten this perfect. But Salem came about as close as a company reasonably could. It walked a genuinely difficult line, balancing unfathomable grief against legitimate business obligations.

“When Stuart Epperson and I founded Salem more than 50 years ago, we could not have imagined the reach and impact it would have today."

"I'm excited to help build what's next, and to continue to help develop future leaders."

"His leadership, his ability to inspire those around him, and his incredible understanding of our business will be missed."

"As we've worked alongside creators over the last several years, we've seen firsthand that the most successful talent aren't just building social media audiences—they're building brands, businesses, and platforms that extend far beyond any single channel."

Instead of making decisions about what'll benefit the quarterly earnings, Salem's leadership gets to make decisions about what's best for the content, the company, and the people it serves. That's a meaningful shift.

“WaterStone understands who we are and why Salem has mattered for over 50 years. This partnership will accelerate our ability to expand the reach of our mission for years to come.”

"Chris Stigall was actually the best man at my wedding. I'm thrilled to pick up his microphone and continue the relationship he built with the Salem national audience. It's the perfect fit."