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Thanks to its impact in reducing the carbon footprint of FM broadcast, WorldCast Systems’ SmartFM technology has been awarded a 2023 NAB Show Excellence in Sustainability Award.
The awards program recognizes individuals, organizations, and products/services for innovations in media technology that promote conservation and reusability of natural resources while fostering economic and social development.
SmartFM enables radio broadcasters to reduce energy consumption by up to 40% with no compromise on audio quality and coverage. Compatible with Ecreso FM transmitters, SmartFM enables radio broadcasters to tackle rising energy costs while meeting their sustainability goals.
“The 2023 NAB Show Excellence in Sustainability Awards honor leaders who have influenced their teams to achieve a more sustainable pathway, organizations that have launched or completed sustainability initiatives, and products or services that significantly improve sustainability or provide sustainable market alternatives,” said NAB Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events Chris Brown. “We congratulate WorldCast Systems on this award in recognition of SmartFM and for helping the content industry meet the critical environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.”
NAB Show Excellence in Sustainability Award Winners were selected by a panel of sustainability experts in one category each for The Sustainability Champion Award, The Sustainability in Leadership Award, and The Sustainability in Product or Service Award.
“We are honored to receive this award for SmartFM and proud that our technology was recognized for its impact in reducing the carbon footprint of FM broadcast,” said Christophe Poulain, Co-President at WorldCast Systems.
