MediaCo Appoints Roberto Castro to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced the appointment of Roberto Castro to Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller.

Mr. Castro brings 30 years of media and entertainment sector experience along with extensive financial management expertise to the company. He joins MediaCo following a nearly 24-year career at Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS), where he served in various senior finance roles, including Vice President of Finance since 2015. Prior to joining SBS, he spent over six years at DIRECTV Latin America, where he held the roles of Accounting & Consolidation Manager and Senior Auditor. Previously, he served as an auditor at Coopers & Lybrand, LLP. He holds an MPA in Accounting from the University of Miami Herbert Business School and BBA in Accounting from Loyola University New Orleans.

“As we progress in executing on our growth strategy and building on our momentum, we have continued to strengthen our organization with seasoned media industry executives who are aligned with our vision and strategic plan,” commented Albert Rodriguez, MediaCo CEO and President. “We look forward to working with Roberto as we scale our multimedia platform and focus on improving upon our operating performance to the benefit of all our stakeholders.”

“Roberto’s appointment further strengthens the foundation of our finance organization as we scale our operations and deepen best practices across all financial functions,” said Debra DeFelice, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. “He brings valuable experience as we continue to ensure high-quality financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls and support disciplined financial management during a period of strong growth.”

“I am thrilled to join MediaCo at this exciting time in the company’s growth trajectory,” Mr. Castro commented. “MediaCo has developed a unique set of content and distribution assets, including media brands that resonate with multicultural audiences nationally due to their cultural relevance, authenticity and multiplatform accessibility. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to building on the company’s success.”

About MediaCo

MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) is a diverse-owned, multi-platform media company serving multicultural audiences nationwide. Its powerhouse brands—including HOT 97, WBLS, EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Que Buena Los Angeles, and the Don Cheto Radio Network—reach more than 20 million people each month across television, radio, digital, and streaming platforms. Its Sigma Audio Networks LLC, a groundbreaking national multicultural audio network, is modernizing how advertisers reach America’s growing multicultural audiences. Learn more at https://mediaco.now.