Rickey Smiley to Host 2017 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show
June 19 2017 - 10:33AM
Business Wire
Top-rated syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley will host
the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show on September 7 at the
2017 Radio Show. Produced by the National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), the
Radio Show will be held September 5-8 at the JW Marriott in Austin,
Texas.
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Smiley is host of “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” which has
millions of listeners in over 60 markets nationwide and is
syndicated by Reach Media Inc, a division of Radio One. The show
brings perspective to contemporary black life and parenthood,
focusing on family, community and mentoring. Smiley’s quick-wit and
rapport with program guests and listeners has established him as
one of radio’s most popular personalities and comedians.
“Rickey Smiley doesn’t stick to the script, so we’re not sure
what he’ll do as host, but be assured that it will be very, very
funny!" said NAB Executive Vice President of Radio John David. "Get
a good seat at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards and expect the
unexpected."
In addition to radio and stand-up comedy, Smiley appears on the
popular television show “Dish Nation” and TV One’s “Rickey Smiley
For Real,” which chronicles his radio career and personal life as a
single father. He is also author of the upcoming book "STAND BY
YOUR TRUTH: And Then Run For Your Life," set to be released this
fall.
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.
Additional information about the 2017 Radio Show is available
here.
News media registration is available here.
About the Radio Show
The 2017 Radio Show, produced by the National Association of
Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), will be
held September 5-8 in Austin. This year's show brings radio
broadcasters and industry colleagues together to share knowledge,
discover the latest innovations, network with industry leaders and
explore creative business strategies for the digital age. To learn
more about the 2017 Radio Show, visit www.radioshowweb.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.
About RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau serves more than 6,000 member Radio
stations in the U.S. and over 1,000 member networks, representative
firms, broadcast vendors, and international organizations. RAB
leads and participates in educational, research, sales, and
advocacy programs that promote and advance Radio as a primary
advertising medium. Learn more at www.rab.com.
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