RedTech International presented its Best in Show Awards at this year’s IBC Show. Created in 2021, the awards recognize innovation and excellence in the global radio and digital audio industries and highlight standout solutions that drive the industry forward.
The annual awards evaluate products on market relevance, design, operational and business benefits, innovation, technical performance and cost-effectiveness. A panel of industry experts and broadcast engineers judged entries based on how well they address broadcaster challenges, their applications beyond core functions, cost and time savings and future-proof design.
This year’s selection reflects the industry’s continued transformation. Winners span infrastructure, automation, content management and audience measurement — demonstrating that innovation today must serve both traditional radio and digital platforms.
The breadth of solutions recognized by the judges underscores the complexity of modern broadcasting: Success requires tools that solve immediate operational challenges while adapting to evolving consumption habits and emerging technologies.
The judges took to the IBC floor in Amsterdam and evaluated each nominated product on a scale of one to 10. They also provided a professional assessment of how well each solution serves the industry’s evolving needs.
Congratulations to all winners on your commitment to technical innovation and excellence.
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This story originally appeared in the September/October 2026 edition of RedTech Magazine. You can read or download that edition for free here.
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