URBAN ONE TO EXPAND SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING WITH LOCAL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LA MEGA MEDIA AND LAZO MEDIA; CLAUDIA DELEON APPOINTED VP, GENERAL MANAGER OF ITS CLEVELAND MARKET AND HEAD OF SPANISH BROADCAST OPERATIONS

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 presen.