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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10, 2021

Becca Trate
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Ben Downs Named Legendary Manager of the Year

Washington, D.C. -- Ben Downs of Bryan Broadcasting was named Legendary Manager of the Year at the 2021 National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards. The awards were announced during the virtual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Celebration. The program is available on demand on NABAmplify.com.

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.

Sponsored by Xperi, the 2021 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were hosted by Angela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated morning show, “The Breakfast Club.” NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith, who is stepping down as the end of the year, delivered his farewell State of the Industry Address during the event.

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.

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