Salem Names Phil Boyce VP/Director of Spoken Word

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, February 2, 2012 | 2:33pm CT

Christian radio broadcaster Salem Communications appoints Phil Boyce as VP/Director of Spoken Word Format. In this new role, Boyce will oversee the programming practices of all spoken word English formats. He will also lead Salem's programming department to help improve its News/Talk, Teaching and Talk, and Business formatted stations. Boyce joins Salem after three years as President of Programming at Talk Radio Network.

Salem Radio President Dave Santrella said, "Phil Boyce brings an impressive pedigree to Salem and we are confident that our media platforms, our advertisers, our programmers and our listeners will all profit from his oversight. Phil's track record is a testament to his abilities and we look forward to reaping the rewards of his talents to our mutual benefit."

Boyce added, "The more I learn about Salem Communications, the more impressed I am with this great company. I could not be more thrilled to be joining them as we work together to make their stations even better. This company has become one of the best places to work in radio, exhibiting class, integrity, and a true dedication to great programming."

Boyce is known for his 14-year stint as Program Director of WABC-AM/New York. During his time there, Boyce was named VP/News Talk Programming for ABC Radio and later Citadel. He is widely credited with hiring Sean Hannity in New York and taking his show into national syndication for ABC in 2001. Later he hired Mark Levin at WABC and took him into national syndication in 2006.