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MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) announced the launch of HOT 97 News, a daily live national TV show debuting in January 2026 that blends breaking news, hip hop, entertainment, and unfiltered discussion through the HOT 97 cultural lens.

The show will stream nationally across HOT 97 TV and digital platforms and introduces a local edition, HOT 97 News - Atlanta, airing on WHOT-TV 66 and major streaming services. Hosts include Lana Harris, Ronndell Smith, and producer-on-air Million Connally-Cooper.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) announced that KZOM-FM 96.5 in Phoenix, Arizona began carrying Don Cheto Network programming on December 15, 2025. The station is owned by Orozco Broadcasting and expands Don Cheto’s reach into the Phoenix market, described as a fast‑growing Latino market.

The partnership is presented as strengthening Don Cheto’s presence across key Hispanic markets and creating additional scale and advertising opportunities for MediaCo’s audio portfolio heading into 2026.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) announced that Katz Television Group will serve as the exclusive national sales representative for political advertising and as the preferred partner for Direct Response and Paid advertising across MediaCo's owned-and-operated EstrellaTV stations.

EstrellaTV reported record audience gains, including a +92% year-over-year prime-time P18–49 increase in November, and is outperforming prior-year averages quarter-to-date. Katz will represent stations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Chicago and Denver, covering four of the top five U.S. Hispanic markets.

MediaCo Holding (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported record prime-time viewership for EstrellaTV driven by the first leg of the Liga MX Finals between Tigres and Toluca.

Key metrics: P2+ prime-time average 185.4k viewers, P18-49 peak 118.6k (EstrellaTV's highest Liga MX audience among P18-49), and second-highest Thursday prime in P18-49 and P25-54 for 2025, outperforming UniMás. The match aired across multiple networks; Telemundo led P18-49 with 364.0k. The championship concluded Dec 14 with Toluca winning on penalties after a 2–2 aggregate.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported that EstrellaTV delivered a record +92% year‑over‑year prime‑time P18–49 delivery in November 2025, the largest YoY prime‑time growth in the network’s history. The gains were driven by lineup momentum and tentpole franchises: Tengo Talento Kids +65% month‑to‑month (Oct→Nov), Alarma TV +5% MTM, 100 Latinos Dijeron +26% MTM, and Liga MX matches +45% vs pre‑November average. Every weekly P18–49 prime‑time average in November ranked within EstrellaTV’s top 10 weeks of 2025. Quarter‑to‑date 4Q25 P18–49 prime‑time averages exceeded 4Q24 on every night Monday–Saturday, indicating sustained audience growth per Nielsen NNTV Live+Same Day metrics.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) announced that Tigres vs. Toluca in the Liga MX Finals will air live this Thursday across EstrellaTV’s broadcast and streaming platforms, including the EstrellaTV app.

Coverage is free and includes pre-game, the Finals match, and post-game analysis. Scheduled times: Pre-Game 5:30 PT / 6:30 MT / 7:30 CT / 8:30 ET; Game 6 PT / 7 MT / 8 CT / 9 ET; Post-Game 8 PT / 9 MT / 10 CT / 11 ET. The presentation is part of EstrellaTV’s multi-year rights to Tigres, Tigres Femenil, Juarez and Juarez Femenil home matches.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported record audience gains across broadcast TV and radio for the 2025 season-to-date and recent quarter.

EstrellaTV ranked #1 in P18–49 prime-time growth, posting a +65% YoY increase (Live+Same Day, 9/22/25–11/09/25 vs. 9/23/24–11/10/24). MediaCo radio properties rose +21% in P25–54 total-day audience across New York, Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston (Sep–Oct 2025 vs. Sep–Oct 2024).

Data sources cited include Nielsen National TV View Program Report and Nielsen Tapscan. The company framed the linear gains as a catalyst for expanded digital reach and advertiser scale across multicultural audiences.

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported third-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025, and nine-month 2025 totals. Year-to-date net revenue rose to $94.7M, up 51% vs. prior year, driven by assets from the April 2024 Estrella acquisition. Digital revenue reached $17M, representing 49.2% of advertising sales. Year-to-date net loss was $33.9M (versus prior-year net income $2.9M), primarily driven by a change in fair value of warrant shares liability. Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA improved to $5.0M (5% margin) from a loss of $4.6M the prior year. Q3 net revenues were $35.4M and Q3 Adjusted EBITDA was $2.1M (6% margin).

MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) appointed Albert Rodriguez to its Board of Directors on November 20, 2025.

Mr. Rodriguez was named President and Chief Executive Officer in early 2025 and previously served as Chief Revenue Officer after joining MediaCo in 2024. The company said his board appointment recognizes his work on capital structure, strategic priorities and growth direction. Mr. Rodriguez brings over 25 years of media experience, including prior roles as President and COO of Spanish Broadcasting System (2012–2023). He received the 2025 Visionary Award from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and holds memberships on several industry boards and councils.