"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
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"Salem Radio Network is conservative, but it sometimes feels like “us against the world.” We know half the country thinks like we do, and we play a crucial role in getting the word out to that side."
Tyler will assume responsibility for Family Life Radio's daily programming, replacing Mike Kankelfrit, the station's Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer and morning host.
As part of a $700,000 acquisition, JCS Media LLC will obtain the signals and provide Salem with a $50,000 advertising credit valid from the closing date through December 31, 2026.
The profit the company made is in sharp contrast to its finish from the same quarter in 2023. During the second quarter of last year, Salem lost $7.09 million.
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."