National Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Gordon Smith is Radio Ink‘s Radio Executive Of The Year. The NAB scored some very big victories for radio in 2018. Gordon Smith and his team at the NAB are responsible for those accomplishments.
Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti says Smith has demonstrated remarkable leadership since taking the reins of the NAB. “Gordon’s charismatic personality and the knowledge he brings as a highly respected [former U.S.] Senator, have greatly benefited broadcasters. Our industry is indeed fortunate to have his wisdom, passion, and strong ethical compass representing our interests.”
Beasley Media CEO, and Radio Ink‘s 2017 Radio Executive of The Year, Caroline Beasley, commented on our choice. “There is no one more deserving of this honor than Senator Gordon Smith. His genuine love and deep caring for our industry is shown each and every day. We are most grateful to Gordon and the NAB for tirelessly advocating to ensure that we have a bright future.
Smith joins Caroline Beasley and these other executives chosen for this honor:
1993 GARY FRIES
1994 MEL KARMAZIN
1995 EDDIE FRITTS
1996 JAMES DE CASTRO AND SCOTT K. GINSBURG
1997 BOB SILLERMAN
1998 STEVEN HICKS
1999 LOWRY MAYS
2000 MAYS BROTHERS
2001 JEFF SMULYAN
2002 LARRY WILSON
2003 LEW DICKEY
2004 BOB NEIL
2005 JOHN HOGAN
2006 DAVID FIELD
2007 PETER SMYTH
2008 JERRY LEE
2009 CHARLES WARFIELD
2010 BRUCE REESE
2011 DAN MASON
2012 ED CHRISTIAN
2013 JOSE VALLE
2014 STEVEN PRICE
2015 DON BENSON
2016 LARRY WILSON
2017 CAROLINE BEASLEY
2018 DAVID FIELD
