NRG Media
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionIowa, United States201-500 Employees
NRG Media is a regional broadcaster focused on local radio, operating 38 stations across four Midwestern states. The company produces and distributes broadcast content with an emphasis on serving local communities. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, it traces its origins to a March 1, 2005 merger between NewRadio Group, LLC and the radio assets of Waitt Media. Leadership is provided by President and CEO Mary Quass. NRG Media serves local audiences and regional advertisers seeking targeted, community-focused radio coverage in its markets. In 2026, the company completed the sale of its Tri-Cities radio group to Usher Media Group, reflecting a strategic realignment of its station portfolio.