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NAB Show New York 2026 concluded Thursday at the Javits Center, recording more than 9,000 registrations, with approximately 6,700 people actually attending the two-day event. The conference focused on artificial intelligence, streaming, live sports and emerging media technologies. According to preliminary figures released by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), 57% of attendees were first-time participants.

Jay-Z will reportedly perform at next year’s Super Bowl. The musician, who is the decision-maker for Super Bowl halftime talent via his entertainment company Roc Nation, has picked himself to perform at the halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 14 February 2027. The news was broken by media outlet Puck. Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles

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A new Katz Radio Group insights report highlights radio’s ability to drive measurable online consumer activity, with a summer 2026 advertising campaign generating more than 16,000 radio-attributed website sessions and hundreds of modeled purchases. The study, titled “From the Airwaves to Action: How Radio Drives Digital Engagement,” examined a campaign for a leading experiential brand

Triton Digital has released its September 2026 U.S. Podcast Ranker, with iHeart Audience Network maintaining its lead among podcast sales networks while posting an increase in average weekly downloads. According to the report, iHeart Audience Network ranked first with 67.3 million average weekly downloads, up from 65.9 million in August. Audioboom remained second with 15.5

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the winners of the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards Tuesday evening during a ceremony at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, recognizing outstanding radio stations, personalities and industry leaders from across the country. Held on the eve of NAB Show New York, the annual celebration brought together