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MediaCo’s HOT 97’s "Mornings with Mero" Rises to #3 in New York
NEW YORK, February 23, 2026--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced that WQHT-FM (HOT 97) has climbed to #3 among Adults 25–54 and Adults 18–49 in AM Drive (Mon–Fri 6a–10a) in the January 2026 Nielsen PPM ratings book (New York Metro).
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