SILVER
SPRING, Md., Nov. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Urban One Inc. (NASDAQ: UONEK, UONE) has
announced a Local Management Agreement (LMA) with La Mega Media,
Inc., and Lazo Media LLC, taking a significant step to
expand Spanish-language programming across its Ohio markets and into Indianapolis. Effective November 1, 2024, Urban One will own and/or
operate stations under the La Mega brand in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. Additionally, Claudia DeLeon, most recently the Chief
Operating Officer of La Mega Media, has been named Vice President,
General Manager of the Cleveland
market, and Head of Spanish Broadcast Operations for Urban One.
"We are thrilled to align with such a well-established brand in
Ohio, one with a legacy of
dedicated service to Hispanic communities in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Equally
exciting is the addition of Claudia
DeLeon, a seasoned executive who brings a wealth of
experience and talent to our team," said Eddie Harrell, Jr., Co-President of the Audio
Division. "Adding La Mega to our portfolio further strengthens our
business footprint and enhances our offerings to reach minority
communities across these key markets."
In each market, La Mega will broadcast on the following
frequencies:
- Cleveland, OH: 1300
WJMO-AM
- Columbus, OH: 107.1 &
103.1 WWLG-FM & WWLA-FM
- Cincinnati, OH: 101.5
WIZF-HD2-FM
- Indianapolis, IN: 105.1
WHHH-HD2
"This rebranding marks a significant enhancement to our
Spanish-language media presence in Ohio and Indianapolis, aligning with the needs of our
audiences and meeting the growing demand in these rapidly expanding
Hispanic communities," said David
Kantor, Radio One Division CEO, "Our goal is to deliver
high-quality, culturally relevant programming that reflects the
vibrant and diverse lives of our listeners. Through this
arrangement, we can better serve Hispanic audiences in each market,
connecting communities with music, news, and content that speaks
directly to them."
With this transition, Urban One will operate under the La Mega
brand on these stations, discontinuing the La Grande brand. Urban
One now owns and/or operates Spanish-speaking radio stations in
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis, alongside Telemundo television
affiliates in Columbus and
Indianapolis.
About Urban One, Inc.
Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com),
together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media
company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers
in the United States. The Company
owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than
46 million households, and CLEO TV, its sister network with an
almost 41 million household reach. As of October 14, 2024, we owned and/or operated 72
independently formatted, revenue producing broadcast stations
(including 57 FM or AM stations, 13 HD stations, and the 2 low
power television stations we operate), located in 13 of the most
populous African-American markets in the
United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach
Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates
syndicated programming, including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and the DL Hughley
Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets,
Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly-owned
digital platform serving the African American community through
social content, news, information, and entertainment websites,
including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired, and MadameNoire digital
platforms and brands.
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