MediaCo Holding Inc. announced record-breaking audience results for its flagship hip hop station, WQHT-FM (HOT 97), achieving the highest monthly audience levels in its history among Adults 18-49 during September 2025. HOT 97 ranked #3 in total day (Monday-Friday, 6am-7pm) among Adults 18-49, with a record 17,300 listeners per quarter-hour-a 68% increase from September 2024. Morning drive saw 17,000 listeners per quarter-hour (+55% year-over-year), while afternoon drive peaked at 20,800 listeners (+82%). The station also ranked #3 for the total week (Mon-Sun 6am-12am) with an average of 14,400 listeners per quarter-hour, and #4 on weekends, averaging 12,200 listeners per quarter-hour (+61%). These results also elevated HOT 97's market rank from #9 to #4 among 27 reportable stations in New York.
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