Rich Eisen to Host 2023 NAB Marconi Radio Awards

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 7, 2023 | 3:50pm CT

Rich Eisen

Sports broadcaster Rich Eisen will host the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards Dinner on October 25 during NAB Show New York. Record producer and radio host DJ In 2014, Eisen created and launched "The Rich Eisen Show," which currently simulcasts on 55 Westwood One radio stations out of Los Angeles. This year, Eisen was recognized with a 2023 Marconi Radio Award nomination for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year.

Eisen will celebrate 20 years this fall as a mainstay on NFL Network, for which he was the first air talent added to the network before its launch in November, 2003. Throughout the NFL season he hosts the network's "NFL GameDay Morning," as well as emcees the annual "Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" in Canton, OH and anchors the network's on-location coverage of the NFL Draft, NFL Scouting Combine and the Super Bowl. During his career, Eisen has earned multiple Emmy nominations for Outstanding Personality/Studio Host and Outstanding Studio Show-Daily.

Previously, Eisen was an anchor on ESPN's flagship program "SportsCenter" from 1996-2003, as well as served as host of Major League Baseball for ESPN Radio. In addition, he served as a guest host for radio programs "The Tony Kornheiser Show" and "The Dan Patrick Show."

Scratch, who performed at last year's event, is back by popular demand to provide live music for the year. He's worked with some of the biggest artists in hip hop during his career, including LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang and EPMD. He has produced 19 albums that have been certified Gold, including seven that have been certified Platinum, and is a three-time Grammy Award nominee.

"Rich Eisen and DJ Scratch are sure to entertain and keep the crowd rocking as we celebrate radio's biggest night at the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards," said NAB Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs April Carty-Sipp. "We are excited to be joined once again by local broadcasters from across the country and the industry's brightest stars as we recognize the very best in radio."