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MediaCo’s EstrellaTV Extends Breakout Momentum to Start 2026, Delivering Category-Leading Prime Time Growth
NEW YORK, February 03, 2026--EstrellaTV, a division of MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA), opened 2026 with decisive momentum, closing January with its fourth consecutive month of year-over-year prime time growth among Adults 18–49 and solidifying its position as the fastest-growing Spanish-language television network.
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