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SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM NOMINATED FOR A MEDALLAS DE CORTEZ AWARDS BY RADIO INK MAGAZINE

SBS EXECUTIVE JESUS SALAS, WILL PARTICIPATE AS PANELIST AT THE RADIO INK HISPANIC RADIO CONFERENCE

Miami, FL. (February 11th, 2019) — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Hispanic media company, was once again honored with a nomination for excellence and leadership in the radio industry at the 2019 Medallas de Cortez Awards. Overall, SBS Radio platforms were represented by Donny Hudson Vice-President and General Manager of SBS Miami, in the Market/General Manager of the Year category, which recognizes outstanding achievements and leadership in the Hispanic radio marketplace.

“On behalf of the entire SBS Radio family, we are honored to receive this prestigious nomination for Donny Hudson,” said Albert Rodriguez, COO of SBS. “It’s the hard work and commitment of our people, as well as our dedicated listeners nationwide, that makes this job as fun and fulfilling as it is. We are grateful to receive this nomination and proud to be included among other Hispanic radio industry leaders. The nomination belongs to the SBS Radio team, who consistently demonstrates its passion and commitment to radio and our audiences nationwide.”

The Medallas de Cortez Awards, created by Radio Ink, is the only awards dedicated to celebrating the very best in Hispanic radio and honors industry leaders in station management, sales, programming, and advertising. They were named after Raoul Cortez, a pioneer in the Hispanic radio industry.

Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti said, “The Medallas de Cortez awards represent a celebration of Hispanic radio and its dedicated professionals. Every one of them, in large markets and small communities, make Hispanic radio an intimate part of the lives of listeners and clients. This is the biggest year ever in terms of awards competition. While there can be only one winner in each category, we are extremely proud to recognize all of the finalists, who are truly worthy of our respect and admiration.”

Winners will be announced at the Medallas de Cortez ceremony, as part of the Hispanic Radio Conference, March 12-13 in the Intercontinental Hotel at Doral, Florida.

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS FROM SBS:

• Jesus Salas, EVP of Programming of SBS will participate in the Hispanic Radio Music Formats: What’s Hot and What’s on the Way panel.

For conference agenda and full details, visit www.hispanicradioconference.com. To register online, visit www.hispanicradioconference.com.

 

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Radio Ink Magazine

Radio Ink Magazine is the radio broadcasting industry’s premier management and marketing trade magazine. Radio Ink is published by Boynton Beach, Florida-based Streamline Publishing, Inc. The bi-monthly magazine celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2012. For more information, visit www.radioink.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS:

Vladimir Gomez

VP, Corporate Communications

vgomez@sbscorporate.com

(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

MEDIA CONTACT FOR RADIO INK HISPANIC CONFERENCE:

Deborah Parenti

Radio Ink/RBR/TVBR/Radio Discussions

parenti@aol.com