News Summary:
On August 21, 2026, David Layer, vice president of advanced engineering at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), contributed to a series discussing global trends in radio, focusing on hybrid radio platforms. Previously, on August 20, NAB announced Joel Oxley, President and General Manager of Hubbard Radio Washington D.C., will receive the 2026 NAB National Radio Award, an honor scheduled for presentation on October 20 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards. Earlier, on August 17, NAB Show New York highlighted radio's reinvention, emphasizing its ongoing innovation in audience engagement, content creation, and revenue growth. This followed NAB's decision on July 31 to join the Radio Ready campaign, an international coalition dedicated to protecting radio's visibility and accessibility in connected vehicles. NAB's participation marked the first time a U.S.-based industry organization aligned with the initiative, which already included broadcasters and industry bodies across Europe, Africa, and Australia.
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