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September
18, 2008
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Dennis
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WBLS-FM
NAMED URBAN STATION OF THE YEAR
AUSTIN
-- WBLS-FM New York was named Urban Station of the Year at the 2008
National Association of Broadcasters' Marconi Radio Awards. The awards
were announced Thursday night at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards
Dinner & Show held at The NAB Radio Show in Austin. The dinner was
sponsored by Broadcast Interactive Media.
The
prestigious awards recognize radio's outstanding personalities and stations
in 21 categories. 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 the station's accomplishments, contact Deon Levingston,
212-592-0581.
The
NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show was hosted by Billy
Bush, host of Westwood One's "The Billy Bush Show" and
co-anchor of Access Hollywood. The show also featured performances
by John Arthur Martinez, Sarah Pierce and Seth Walker, three talented
artists from the Austin music community.
About
The NAB Radio Show
The NAB Radio Show is the largest annual convention for radio. This
year's show, Sep. 17 - 19 in Austin, featured interactive sessions,
special events and exhibits and was co-located with the R&R Convention.
More information about The NAB Radio Show is available at www.nabradioshow.com.
About
NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association
for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and
television stations, NAB advances their 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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