Townsquare Announces Strategic Digital Advertising Partnership with Midlands Media Group

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Townsquare (NYSE: TSQ) announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Midlands Media Group, a locally owned Columbia, S.C. multimedia company operating two radio stations, a digital news service, ticketing and discount platforms, and a digital advertising suite. Townsquare Ignite, the Company’s digital advertising division, will provide white-label, data-driven digital marketing solutions and proprietary programmatic technology to Midlands.

According to Townsquare, its Media Partnerships division, launched in 2024, now comprises 16 strategic alliances, extending its solutions into 41 additional markets beyond its owned-and-operated footprint. Digital currently generates more than half of Townsquare’s total revenue and profit. The collaboration aims to help Midlands grow its digital business, enhance monetization of local audiences, and offer integrated campaigns across radio, news, and digital platforms in the #90-ranked U.S. MSA.

Positive

• Digital operations now contribute more than half of total revenue and profit
• Media Partnerships initiative expanded to 16 alliances across 41 additional markets
• Partnership adds Columbia, S.C. #90 MSA to digital advertising reach

Negative

• None.

Market Context

The platform records 4 tag-matched partnership events, including both positive and negative 24-hour ...

Analysis

The platform records 4 tag-matched partnership events, including both positive and negative 24-hour reactions. That record makes execution and revenue conversion key watch items; current insider context was Net Selling, while short positioning was low.

Key Figures

Media Partnerships launch: 2024 Digital revenue and profit contribution: More than half Strategic alliances: 16 alliances +4 more

7 metrics

Media Partnerships launch 2024 Townsquare Ignite division

Digital revenue and profit contribution More than half Company total revenue and profit

Strategic alliances 16 alliances Established under the Media Partnerships initiative

Expanded markets 41 new markets Beyond Townsquare’s owned and operated footprint

Partner market ranking #90-ranked MSA United States metropolitan statistical area

Midlands radio stations Two radio stations Midlands Media Group portfolio

Owned digital properties More than 400 Local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps

Previous Partnership Reports

4 past events · Latest: Aug 12 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 12	Digital partnership	Positive	+3.1%	Positive reaction followed announcement of a digital advertising partnership with a local media company.
May 05	Digital partnership	Positive	-1.7%	Negative reaction followed partnership combining programmatic technology with a multi-channel media platform.
Apr 27	Strategic partnership	Positive	-3.5%	Negative reaction followed alliance integrating radio assets with Townsquare’s digital advertising platform.
Apr 15	Strategic alliance	Positive	+2.1%	Positive reaction followed alliance expanding digital advertising capabilities and market reach.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Tag-matched partnership announcements produced mixed reactions, with 2 aligned outcomes and 2 divergences.

Key Terms

white-label, programmatic advertising, saas, first party data

4 terms

white-label technical

"The division provides a white-label service that allows partners to tap into"

A white-label product or service is made by one company but sold under another company's brand so the reseller can offer it as if they created it. Think of it like a supermarket selling a generic cereal that was produced in the same factory as national brands. For investors, white-label arrangements can boost revenue and speed market entry with lower development costs, but they also concentrate reliance on third-party suppliers and can limit differentiation and pricing power.

programmatic advertising technical

"our proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack"

Programmatic advertising is the automated buying and selling of digital ad space using software and data to match ads to specific audiences in real time, like an electronic auction where advertisers bid for attention and publishers sell ad slots. It matters to investors because it shapes how efficiently a company can turn user attention into predictable revenue, affects margins and growth potential, and brings data-privacy and platform-quality risks that can influence future earnings.

saas technical

"our SAAS business management platform, website design, creation and hosting"

SaaS, or Software as a Service, is a way of delivering computer programs over the internet, allowing users to access and use them through a web browser without needing to install or maintain the software themselves. For investors, it highlights a business model where companies generate recurring revenue by providing ongoing access to their software, often leading to predictable income and growth potential.

first party data technical

"collecting valuable first party data"

First party data is information a company collects directly from its own customers or users—like purchase history, website behavior, email responses, or product usage—rather than buying it from others. For investors, it matters because this proprietary information can improve marketing efficiency, customer retention, and product decisions, acting like a company's private map to where revenue and growth opportunities are most likely to be found.

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PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Townsquare Media, Inc. (NYSE: TSQ) (“Townsquare” or the “Company”), a leader in digital advertising and marketing solutions focused on markets outside of the Top 50 in the United States, announced today a strategic digital advertising partnership with Midlands Media Group, a Columbia, S.C.-based multimedia company with two radio stations, a digital news service, a digital ticketing provider, a discount certificate site, and a comprehensive digital advertising platform.

“Midlands Media Group has built a highly local portfolio of radio and digital news brands with engaged audiences and a strong market presence, making them an ideal partner for our digital platform and services,” said Shaun Collignon, CRO of Townsquare Ignite, the Company’s Digital Advertising division. “By combining their multi-channel reach with our proprietary technology, data-driven strategy, and execution expertise, we are well positioned to unlock new revenue opportunities and drive meaningful, measurable growth.”

In 2024, Townsquare launched its Media Partnerships division as part of Townsquare Ignite, its Digital Advertising segment, to bring its industry-leading digital solutions to other local media companies. The division provides a white-label service that allows partners to tap into the same data-driven strategies and proprietary technology that have powered Townsquare’s success, with digital now contributing more than half of the Company’s total revenue and profit.

This partnership with Midlands Media Group is one of 16 strategic alliances Townsquare has established under this initiative, collectively expanding the Company's reach into 41 new markets beyond its owned and operated footprint, including those in the Top 50 markets. Townsquare will work closely with Midlands Media Group, which operates in the #90-ranked MSA in the United States, to deliver customized, data-driven advertising solutions tailored to local, regional, and national clients, helping to grow their digital business while enhancing the value of their trusted broadcast and multimedia platforms.

“This alliance reflects our continued commitment to helping leading local media companies to more fully monetize their audiences across platforms and deliver stronger results for their clients,” Collignon added.

“Midlands Media Group is very excited to partner with Townsquare Ignite to further expand our digital solutions capabilities. After extensive evaluation and industry experience, we believe Townsquare Ignite is best-in-class and fully committed to digital growth. Their team and technology position us to accelerate results for our clients across all platforms,” said Keith Stover, President & CEO of Midlands Media Group.

Marie Stover, Chief Operating Officer of Midlands Media Group, added: “Our unique focus is to super-serve the marketing needs of local businesses in our community. Adding Townsquare Ignite’s digital marketing component to our market-leading radio and news products positions us to deliver fully integrated campaigns that are authentic, high-impact, and measurable. We look forward to what this partnership will bring to our clients and communities.”

About Townsquare Media, Inc.
Townsquare is a community-focused digital and broadcast media and digital marketing solutions company principally focused outside the top 50 markets in the U.S. Townsquare Ignite, our robust digital advertising division, specializes in helping businesses of all sizes connect with their target audience through data-driven, results based strategies, by utilizing a) our proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology stack with an in-house demand and data management platform and b) our owned and operated portfolio of more than 400 local news and entertainment websites and mobile apps along with a network of leading national music and entertainment brands, collecting valuable first party data. Townsquare Interactive, our subscription digital marketing services business, partners with SMBs to help manage their digital presence by providing a SAAS business management platform, website design, creation and hosting, search engine optimization and other digital services. And through our portfolio of local radio stations strategically situated outside the Top 50 markets in the United States, we provide effective advertising solutions for our clients and relevant local content for our audiences. For more information, please visit www.townsquaremedia.com, www.townsquareinteractive.com, and www.townsquareignite.com.

About Midlands Media Group
Midlands Media Group is a Columbia, S.C.-based multimedia company and the only locally owned and operated media company in the Columbia market. The company connects local audiences and businesses through two radio stations, a digital news service, a digital ticketing provider, a discount certificate platform and a comprehensive suite of digital advertising solutions.

Townsquare Contact
Claire Yenicay
(203) 900-5555
investors@townsquaremedia.com

Midlands Media Group Contact
Keith Stover
803-753-6802
keith@midlandsmediagroup.com

FAQ

What is Townsquare (NYSE: TSQ) announcing in its August 17, 2026 partnership with Midlands Media Group?

Townsquare is announcing a strategic digital advertising partnership with Midlands Media Group in Columbia, South Carolina. According to Townsquare, its Ignite division will provide white-label, data-driven digital marketing solutions and proprietary programmatic technology to support Midlands’ radio, news, ticketing, and digital advertising platforms.

How many media partnerships has Townsquare Ignite established as of August 2026, and what markets does TSQ now reach?

Townsquare Ignite has established 16 strategic media partnerships as part of its Media Partnerships division. According to Townsquare, these alliances collectively extend the Company’s digital solutions into 41 additional markets beyond its owned-and-operated footprint, including markets within and outside the Top 50 rankings in the United States.

How important is digital to Townsquare’s (TSQ) overall revenue and profit mix?

Digital activities are described as contributing more than half of Townsquare’s total revenue and profit. According to Townsquare, this digital performance is powered by its proprietary programmatic technology stack, first-party data from over 400 local websites and apps, and subscription marketing services through Townsquare Interactive.

What benefits does the Midlands Media Group partnership provide to Townsquare’s TSQ digital advertising strategy?

The partnership gives Townsquare access to Midlands Media Group’s local audiences in Columbia’s #90-ranked MSA. According to Townsquare, combining Midlands’ multi-channel reach with Townsquare Ignite’s data-driven strategies is intended to unlock new revenue opportunities and support growth for local, regional, and national advertising clients.

Who is Midlands Media Group and what assets does it bring to the Townsquare (TSQ) alliance?

Midlands Media Group is a locally owned multimedia company serving Columbia, South Carolina. According to Townsquare, Midlands operates two radio stations, a digital news service, a digital ticketing provider, a discount certificate platform, and a comprehensive digital advertising suite focused on connecting local audiences and businesses.

What is Townsquare Ignite and how does it support partners like Midlands Media Group and TSQ advertisers?

Townsquare Ignite is Townsquare’s digital advertising division specializing in data-driven campaigns for businesses. According to Townsquare, Ignite offers a proprietary programmatic technology stack, in-house demand and data management platforms, and white-label digital services that help partners and advertisers execute measurable, results-based marketing across local and national audiences.