Urban One reports lower Q3 revenue, ongoing advertising woes blamed

Urban One reports lower Q3 revenue, ongoing advertising woes blamed

The logo of media company Urban One. (Graphic by The Desk) National television and radio broadcaster Urban One reported lower revenue during its third quarter (Q3) of the year, primarily attributed to ongoing softness in the traditional advertising market. During Q3, Urban One pulled in just $92.68 million from its operations, which include more than 50 radio stations and the national cable networks TV One and Cleo TV. Overall revenue was down 1…

Urban One Q3 Revenue Falls Amid DEI and National Pullback

The downturn of DEI in the current political atmosphere has done no favors for radio's largest Black-focused broadcaster. With revenue down 16% in the third quarter, Urban One is cutting its full-year guidance, but its leadership remains optimistic about a brighter 2026.

A ‘Softer Than Expected’ Q3, And Ominous Q4, For Urban One

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s most prominent media company superserving African American consumers has released its third quarter earnings results. In the words of Urban One President/CEO Alfred Liggins III, the Q3 results “came in slightly softer than expected across the board.” If that’s unsettling to investors, what will they think of the Q4 pacings? Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

Urban One Broadcast Income Drops 43.6 Percent In Q3 Year-Over-Year

Radio One and Reach Media parent Urban One Inc. issued its 2025 Q3 earnings report this morning.For the three months ending on September 2025, Urban One net revenue was approximately $92.7 million, a decrease of 16.0% from the same period in 2024. The company reported operating income of approximately $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to an operating loss of approximately $26.2 million for the three months ende…