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MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) is a diverse-owned, multi-platform media company in the broadcasting industry, serving multicultural audiences across the United States. Through brands such as Hot 97, WBLS, EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Que Buena Los Angeles, and the Don Cheto Radio Network, MediaCo reports that it reaches over 20 million people monthly via television, radio, digital, and streaming platforms.
This news page aggregates coverage of MediaCo’s announcements across its audio and video businesses. Readers can find updates on programming moves at HOT 97, including new shows such as HOT 97 Mornings with Mero and the expansion of HOT 97 TV into daily live news formats. News items also highlight audience performance across MediaCo’s radio portfolio in markets like New York and Los Angeles, where the company has reported double-digit audience growth in key demographics.
On the television side, MediaCo news frequently focuses on EstrellaTV’s ratings milestones, programming lineup, and sports rights. Recent releases describe record prime-time growth in the P18–49 demographic, driven by franchises such as Tengo Talento Kids, Alarma TV, 100 Latinos Dijeron, and live Liga MX soccer coverage. Additional stories cover EstrellaTV’s broadcast of major Liga MX matches, including the Liga MX Finals, and the network’s broader live sports and streaming initiatives.
MediaCo also issues news about strategic partnerships and alliances, such as its collaboration between EstrellaTV and EVTV Digital Network for real-time reporting from Venezuela, and its agreement with Katz Television Group to represent EstrellaTV stations for national advertising. Corporate updates include leadership promotions across sales, marketing, research, and operations, as well as commentary from executives on the company’s growth across TV, radio, and digital platforms. Investors and media observers can use this page to follow how MediaCo’s brands evolve, how its audience metrics trend, and how new content and partnerships shape its position in multicultural media.
MediaCo (Nasdaq: MDIA) has promoted Brian Fisher to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. Fisher, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Video Sales, will oversee revenue-generating functions across the company's portfolio, including national and local sales for linear, audio, events, and digital platforms.
Under Fisher's previous leadership, MediaCo achieved significant growth, including a 345% increase in digital revenue during H1 2025, with digital now representing 33% of total advertising income. Fisher's experience includes senior roles at Disney, Tribune, and McCann-Erickson, where he specialized in developing innovative advertising solutions.
MediaCo's (NASDAQ:MDIA) Spanish-language network EstrellaTV reported significant ratings growth in July 2025. The network achieved 18.3k viewers among P18-49 in Monday-Sunday prime during July's final week, marking a 24% increase over its season-to-date average.
EstrellaTV averaged 13.8k P18-49 viewers in July, representing a 13% year-over-year increase from July 2024. This marks the network's fourth consecutive month of growth, while competitors Univision and Telemundo experienced declines of 35% and 21% respectively.
Key shows driving growth included Alarma TV averaging 30.4k P18-49 viewers (+37% vs season-to-date), Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento delivering 18.7k viewers (+10%), and 100 Latinos Dijeron achieving 18.7k viewers (+23%).
MediaCo (NASDAQ: MDIA) reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with net revenue reaching $31.2 million, a 19% year-over-year increase. First-half 2025 revenue totaled $59.3 million, up 80% from the previous year, primarily driven by the April 2024 Estrella Acquisition.
The company's digital revenue achieved a significant milestone, representing 33% of total revenue with a 345% surge in the first half. Despite a net loss of $17.4 million, this marked a $34.6 million improvement from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 was $2.9 million, up $7.4 million year-over-year, with margin improving to 5%.
Notable achievements include EstrellaTV's prime-time growth in five of the last seven months, successful integration of Estrella Media assets, and significant digital expansion with FAST watch time exceeding 310M minutes in Q2 and monetized premium CTV ad inventory rising 290% YoY.
MediaCo's (NASDAQ:MDIA) EstrellaTV has announced the return of Objetivo Fama, a Spanish-language musical reality competition series, premiering on August 2, 2025. The show will air weekly episodes on Saturdays and Wednesdays for 14 consecutive weeks.
The revamped format will feature 20 aspiring artists living and training in a custom-built House Studio, with 24/7 filming. The series will be available on EstrellaTV's national broadcast network, FAST channel, and through the EstrellaTV app. Originally launched in 2004, Objetivo Fama has been modernized to appeal to a new generation while maintaining its legacy as a platform for launching Latin music stars.
MediaCo's (NASDAQ:MDIA) EstrellaTV has secured multi-year rights to broadcast and stream all home matches of Liga MX teams Tigres and Juarez, including both men's and women's teams (Femenil). The coverage will be available across EstrellaTV Network and EstrellaTV Streaming platforms for the Apertura 2025 season.
The comprehensive coverage includes pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows, featuring a notable broadcasting team led by Pello Maldonado, Chiquis Cruz, and former Tigres player Palmera Rivas. The company emphasizes its commitment to women's soccer by ensuring complete coverage of Tigres Femenil and Juarez Femenil home matches.
MediaCo (MDIA) reported significant growth for its EstrellaTV network in Q2 2025, with prime time viewership increasing 23% year-over-year to 15.3k viewers in the P18-49 demographic. The network achieved growth in 5 of the last 7 months, including all months in Q2.
Key highlights include Monday-Friday prime time viewership up 29% year-over-year (19.4k vs. 15.0k), and strong performance from shows like Noticiero Cierre de Edición (+7%) and 24 Horas Late (+14%). EstrellaTV was the only Spanish-language broadcast network to grow in the P18-49 demographic during prime time.
HOT 97 (MDIA) has successfully concluded its 31st Annual Summer Jam on June 20, 2025, at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The sold-out event attracted over 15,000 fans and featured performances from major artists including A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Gunna, GloRilla, and others.
The event achieved significant digital success, with social engagement increasing by over 1,000%, reaching 38 million users worldwide. The HOT 97 web and app platform saw unique visitors increase by nearly 80% compared to the previous year. The company's Summer Jam Backstage live streaming special drove record engagement.
Looking ahead, HOT 97 announced plans to launch its HOT 97 TV FAST Channel this summer, expanding into Connected TV with 24/7 hip hop and Afro culture content. The company also confirmed Winter Fest 2025 in Brooklyn and the 32nd Annual Summer Jam for June 2026.