MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) reported strong year-end audience growth across its radio portfolio, positioning itself as one of the fastest-growing radio broadcasters in the U.S. According to Nielsen Audio PPM analysis for 2024 versus 2025, the company saw significant increases in key markets and among target demographics. In New York City, MediaCo’s audience delivered an 18.3% increase in Average Quarter Hour (AQH) and a 9.9% rise in share, led by HOT 97’s weekday performance and consistent results at WBLS. In Los Angeles, Que Buena LA posted a 25.0% AQH gain and a 38.2% increase in cume. Dallas stations KNOR and KBOC achieved a 31.1% AQH increase and a 15.0% uptick in cume. Among Adults 25-54, Que Buena LA recorded a 25.0% AQH increase and a 17.3% share gain, while KNOR (Dallas) rose 45.0% in AQH and 21.9% in share. HOT 97 in New York saw a 40.6% AQH increase and a 30.6% share gain among Adults 18-49, and a 54.3% share among Persons 25-54. MediaCo also announced the launch of Sigma Audio Networks, a new national multicultural audio platform, citing these results as a foundation for continued growth and expansion in 2026.
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