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MediaCo Posts Breakout End-of-Year Audio Growth, Ranking Among the Fastest-Growing Radio Broadcasters in America
NEW YORK, January 22, 2026--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced strong year-end audience growth across its radio portfolio, delivering significant gains in key markets and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing audio companies in the country.
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