Greetings from your broadcast friends out on the Desert… This is BDR Newsletter 871, Volume 17, #38 for April 22, 2026
YES, RADIO-TV HQ WAS THERE The 2026 NAB Show boasted a general area where radio-TV manufacturers and vendors could locate in a general vicinity. In the main, the Central Hall deal was better than most recent years. Most all of the expected booths were in the upper Central Hall area where it certainly made it a lot easier to visit them.
Even Nautel’s Radio-Television Forum was close by, in the Westgate.
SIZE OF THE CROWD The NAB says that something over 58,000 registered attendees, up from 55,000 in 2025. (CES 2026 drew 148,392 attendees) Perhaps one more interesting statistics is that 48% were first-time attendees, a slightly lower percentage than last year. Generally speaking, the radio-TV area had a bit less traffic on the floor, although most companies reported the quality of attendees was high, with many interested in purchasing.
SOME PICTURES Yes, we have a few pictures… and that will be a part of our Thursday Get-Together. We plan to talk about what was new, and what was said. you – including some AI aspects. are especially invited join the chat if you were in Las Vegas – if not, here is your chance to ask learn what we saw.
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