SALEM MEDIA GROUP has named EDWARD G. ATSINGER III to the newly created role of Executive Chairman Of The Board Of Directors on JANUARY 1st, from his previous post as Chief Executive Officer. DAVID SANTRELLA, currently President Of Broadcast Media, is the new CEO, while DAVID EVANS, current President/Digital Media & Publishing, will be promoted to the position of COO. STUART W. EPPERSON SR, current SALEM Chairman, will resign from the Board effective JANUARY 1st, transitioning to the .