MediaCo Appoints Albert Rodriguez to its Board of Directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced the appointment of Albert Rodriguez to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rodriguez was previously appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer of MediaCo in early 2025.

“Albert’s appointment to our Board reflects our recognition of his contributions to our organization, as well as our alignment with his vision and leadership approach to charting our growth strategy,” said Soo Kim, Founder of MediaCo and Standard General Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer. “Since joining MediaCo, he has worked diligently to address our capital structure, set our priorities and drive the strategic direction of our company. His impact has been substantial and we look forward to continuing to work closely with him as we concentrate on maximizing our performance and building on our leadership position in serving multi-cultural audiences nationally.”

Mr. Rodriguez is a seasoned media executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He previously served as Chief Revenue Officer of MediaCo after joining the Company in 2024. Prior to joining MediaCo, he was President and COO of Spanish Broadcasting System from 2012 to 2023 where he managed day-to-day operations and oversaw revenue and profit performance across the Company’s media portfolio. He was recently honored with the 2025 “Visionary “Award by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), recognizing his leadership, innovation and lasting impact on the media industry. Among other prior recognitions, he was included among Radio Ink’s Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio in 2021. He is a member of the RAB Board of Directors, and is a member of the Concordia Leadership Council. Mr. Rodriguez formerly served on the Board of Directors for the American Advertising Federation and the Hispanic Marketing Council.

About MediaCo Holding Inc.

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) is a diverse-owned, multi-platform media company serving multicultural audiences across the U.S. Through a network of iconic 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. The company’s innovative and culturally resonant content spans music, news, and entertainment across major local and national markets. More info at www.mediacoholding.com.