MDIA News & Events

MediaCo announced 'strong' year-end audience growth across its radio portfolio, 'delivering significant gains in key markets and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing audio companies in the country." The company said, "Driven by increased listening and expanded reach, MediaCo posted robust year-over-year performance across Adults 25-54, with particularly strong results during weekday Prime listening hours, underscoring the continued strength of the company's culturally relevant brands and local-first programming strategy. Top Market Highlights: New York City: +18.3% AQH and +9.9% Share, led by HOT 97's weekday resurgence and steady WBLS performance; Los Angeles: +25.0% AQH and +38.2% Cume, driven by the continued rise of Que Buena LA; Dallas: +31.1% AQH and +15.0% Cume, powered by growth at KNOR and KBOC...MediaCo also delivered strong gains among Adults 18-49, led by HOT 97, Que Buena LA, KRQB, and KTJM, reinforcing the company's connection to culturally engaged, high-value listeners and its ability to drive meaningful engagement across younger demos. Standout Station Performance: HOT 97: +40.6% AQH and +30.6% Share among Adults 18-49, Share among P25-54; +54.3%; Que Buena LA: +25.0% AQH and +17.3% Share among P25-54, with strong weekday growth; KNOR : +45.0% AQH and +21.9% Share among P25-54 driven by increased weekday listening."

MediaCo Holding announced that EstrellaTV will launch television station WDYB-CD in Orlando, Florida. The station will officially launch on March 24. For the past 17 years, Hearst Television's WKCF 18.3 has served as the affiliate partner for EstrellaTV in Orlando. WDYB-CD will further advance EstrellaTV's strategy of expanding its footprint in high-growth Hispanic markets.

MediaCo announced a partnership with Katz Television Group, a division of Katz Media Group. Katz will serve as national media sales representative for MediaCo's owned-and- operated EstrellaTV stations, exclusive for political advertising and preferred for direct response and paid advertising sales across the portfolio. Under the partnership, Katz will represent EstrellaTV stations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Chicago, and Denver.

MediaCo Holding announced a ratings milestone for EstrellaTV, which delivered the highest year-over-year prime-time P18-49 growth in the network's history. The company said, "The network surged +92% in November P18-49 prime-time delivery, solidifying EstrellaTV as one of the fastest-rising Spanish-language broadcasters in the U.S. This record-breaking month was fueled by strong momentum across the entire lineup and standout gains from key tentpole franchises: Tengo Talento Kids - November's top performer, a powerful +65% jump from October. Alarma TV - November's #2 program, up +5% month-to-month. 100 Latinos Dijeron - Continued its upward trajectory with a +26% MTM lift. Liga MX - November matches outperformed this season's pre-November average by +45%. November wasn't just about big individual wins, it delivered consistency. Every weekly P18-49 prime-time average ranked within EstrellaTV's top 10 weeks of 2025, underscoring the network's sustained growth. Quarter-to-date, EstrellaTV is outperforming last year across the board, with higher P18-49 prime-time averages year-over-year every night, Monday through Saturday, a clear reflection of rising engagement and loyalty among Hispanic audiences nationwide."