NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025--

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced that its flagship hip hop station, WQHT-FM (HOT 97) , achieved its highest monthly audience levels in history among Adults 18-49 during radio prime (Monday–Friday, 6am–7pm) in September 2025.

“These historic ratings reflect the energy, creativity, and authenticity that define HOT 97,” said Katrina B, Assistant Program Director of HOT 97 . “From the culture we represent to the conversations we lead, HOT 97 continues to be the heartbeat of hip hop, engaging audiences across generations like never before.”

HOT 97 delivered a record 17,300 Adult 18-49 listeners per quarter-hour , a +68% increase versus September 2024. This remarkable year-over-year growth elevated HOT 97’s market rank

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