It’s a bellwether honor for Broadcast Television and one of the industry’s most-respected lists of the year. With your input, the Broadcast Television’s Best Leaders list for 2026 will fully recognize the leaders that are powering over-the-air TV into the future.
Who appears on the list and where they are ranked is up to you, and by popular demand — thanks to Washington, D.C., activities and final preparations for Q4 2025 earnings releases — we’ve extended our nomination window.
You now have until Friday, February 12, 2026 for the Radio + Television Business Report’s most-anticipated list of the year.
For the eighth consecutive year, RBR+TVBR seeks the broadcast media industry’s input in formulating our latest list of the top individuals who oversee free-to-air television broadcasting companies across the U.S. — from the biggest groups to the smallest privately held operations.
From NEXTGEN TV, streaming monetization opportunities and investments in local news designed to make over-the-air television future proof, these leaders continue to shine in an ever-complex environment. RBR+TVBR’s Broadcast Television’s Best Leaders honors are a prestigious industry honor. Help us salute top broadcast TV management as they continue to pave paths filled with ratings and revenue riches.
Please take a moment to suggest your nominees for the eighth-annual honor roll saluting Broadcast Television’s Best Leaders.
Who’s made the list, and where they rank, will be revealed in RBR+TVBR’s Spring 2026 Special Edition. It’s set for digital distribution on April 13, with print distribution at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
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