MediaCo Brings Iconic HOT 97 and WBLS Brands to Dot 2 Audio Across Major U.S. Cities

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NEW YORK, November 06, 2025 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA), the company behind the legendary  HOT 97  and  WBLS , is bringing its iconic New York sound to  Dot 2 audio audiences  in  Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston . This exciting expansion marks a major step in MediaCo’s mission to connect multicultural audiences nationwide through  music, entertainment, and culture . Listeners in these cities will now have  24/7 access  to the best in Hip Hop, R&B, and Urban culture, featuring  exclusive interviews, live performances, lifestyle programming, and local community content  that celebrates the artists and voices shaping today’s culture. "HOT 97 and WBLS are more than radio stations, they’re cultural movements," said  Albert Rodriguez, CEO at MediaCo . "Bringing these brands to  Dot 2 audio  in Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston allows us to deepen our connection with audiences who have influenced and amplified urban music and culture for decades. This is where East Coast energy meets the creativity and diversity of these vibrant cities." "Dot 2 provides the perfect platform for us to expand MediaCo’s  audio footprint  and give listeners nonstop access to two of the most trusted and influential brands in music," said  Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP of Content & Growth at MediaCo . The new Dot 2 audio channels will launch  December 1, 2025 , available across all major streaming and digital platforms, ensuring broad access for listeners throughout  Southern California and Texas . About MediaCo MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) is a diverse-owned, multi-platform media company serving multicultural audiences across the U.S. Through its influential brands—including HOT 97, WBLS, EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Que Buena Los Angeles, and the Don Cheto Radio Network—MediaCo reaches over 20 million people monthly via television, radio, digital, and streaming platforms. Its content spans music, news, and entertainment across major local and national markets. Learn more at  www.mediacoholding.com . View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251106907569/en/ Contacts For press inquiries: [email protected]

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