Conservative Media

Salem Media Group announced the death of broadcaster Charlie Kirk following an attack at Utah Valley University. The company mourned Kirk, a prominent figure hosting a nationally syndicated show and podcast. Salem’s CEO called the incident an attack on free speech. SALM shares experienced volatility. Analysts note the incident highlights the challenges faced by media organizations in a polarized environment. Salem is managing its programming and addressing the emotional needs of employees and listeners. Investigations are ongoing.

Conservative Broadcast Media & Journalism (CBMJ), parent of Patriot.TV, reports exceptional stock performance, surging +296.48% in the last month, outperforming major media competitors. The growth is attributed to its digital-first strategy, original programming launches under CEO JD Rucker, and a partnership with Evergreen Media Partners. Patriot.TV reached 1.6 million monthly viewers on Rumble, amid declines at traditional media outlets like Newsmax, Fox, and Disney. The company emphasizes delivering “fact-based, pro-America content.”