WASHINGTON,
D.C.-- 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.
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.