BRIAN BYERS NAMED SMALL MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

ORLANDO, FL. -- Brian Byers, WSOY-AM, Decatur, IL was named Small Market Personality of the Year at the 2018 National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards. The awards were announced Thursday night at the 29th annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held during the Radio Show in Orlando. The event was sponsored by Xperi.

The prestigious awards recognize radio's outstanding personalities and stations. Marconi finalists were selected by a task force of broadcasters, and the winners were voted on by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy. The votes were tabulated by an independent firm.

For more information on Byers' accomplishments, contact Lindsay Romano.

The NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show also featured performances by recording artists Matt Nathanson and MAX. Nathanson also served as the event’s emcee.

About the Radio Show
The 2018 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be held September 25-28 in Orlando. 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 2018 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.

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