by Norma Schwartzberg

​Once again The National Association of Broadcasters came to New York City to have its premier East Coast Show, and once again took place at Javits Convention Center on the West Side. Thousands of companies in the broadcasting, media, and entertainment industry gathered on October 9th and 10th to show the latest technologies as well as tech innovators with the latest tools, trends, and AI. Experts in business strategists, modern solutions, talented creators, industry leaders, masters in technology, and well-informed professionals in the legal field were networking. The entertainment industry is constantly changing allowing growing and advancing in this competitive business. The show was produced by The National Association of Broadcasters and co-located with AES Show 2024 NY. This alianza was able to connect nearly 12,000 content creators, tech innovators, and business strategists. All of them came to show how the industry runs today using the latest tools, trends, and AI technology. This showcase is the most important of its kind in the USA. Bringing together the most talented individuals, and the most advanced companies who are responsible for “the game change”. Professionals in related industries and the general public were introduced to the most advanced high-tech in the entertainment business. The show was a hit on all levels, visitors were pleased and amazed by the terrific display learning more about the industry's opportunities willing to answer any questions guests may have.
On the night of October 9th
the
Marconi Awards
took place, also at Javits Center, to recognize dedicated individuals in the entertainment industry and radio.

2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced Awards honor excellence and performance in radio
NEW YORK – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) presented the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, a celebration held at the Javits Center during NAB Show New York. The ceremony, presented by Xperi, was hosted by radio and television personality Bobby Bones featuring DJ Scratch as the house DJ for the night. Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio. A group photo of the award recipients is available here. Find additional photos of the event here. This year's NAB Marconi Radio Award winners are:

Legendary Station of the Year
KYGO-FM Denver, Colo.

Legendary Radio Manager of the Year
Bennett Zier, Audacy, Virginia Network/Syndicated

Personality of the Year
Erica Campbell, Reach Media/Urban One, Dallas, Texas

Major Market Personality of the Year
Rachel Ryan, KSCS-FM, Dallas, Texas

Large Market Personality of the Year
Dan Mandis, WWTN-FM, Nashville, Tenn.

Medium Market Personality of the Year
Andy Beckman & Kat Walburn, WAJI-FM, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Small Market Personality of the Year
Kat Mykals, WGBF-FM, Evansville, Ind.

Major Market Station of the Year
KTCK-AM Dallas, Texas

Large Market Station of the Year
WWRM-FM Tampa, Fla.

Medium Market Station of the Year
WNRP-AM Pensacola, Fla.

Small Market Station of the Year
KQRQ-FM Rapid City, S.D.

Best Radio Podcast of the Year
"El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo",
Univision Radio, Los Angeles, Calif.

AC Station of the Year
WTVR-FM Richmond, Va.

CHR Station of the Year
WBLI-FM Long Island, N.Y.

Classic Hits Station of the Year
WGRR-FM Cincinnati, Ohio

College Radio Station of the Year
WPSC-FM, William Paterson University, Wayne, N.J.

Country Station of the Year
WXTU-FM, Philadelphia, Pa.

News/Talk Station of the Year
KDKA-AM, Pittsburgh, Penn.

Religious Station of the Year
WNNL-FM, Raleigh, N.C.

Rock Station of the Year
KQMT-FM, Denver, Colo.

Spanish Language Station of the Year
WLZL-FM, Washington, D.C.

Sports Station of the Year
KKFN-FM, Denver, Colo.

Urban Station of the Year
WBTJ-FM, Richmond, Va.

Marconi finalists were selected by a committee of broadcasters, and the winners were voted on by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy. About NAB Show New York NAB Show New York is the premier East Coast event and marketplace for the broadcast, media, and entertainment industry, held in the media capital of the world, October 9-10 at the Javits Center. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters and co-located with the AES Show 2024 NY, this intimate gathering connects roughly 12,000 content creators, tech innovators, and business strategists with the latest tools, trends, and technology. This event features cutting-edge solutions for content creation, distribution, and monetization, alongside purposeful networking opportunities and insights from industry leaders, fostering an environment where ideas are born, and partnerships thrive.
Learn more at www.nabshowny.com.
About NAB The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age.
​Learn more at www.nab.org.​
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