We are featuring the products that won the Radio World Best of Show Award at the 2025 NAB Show. Winners were chosen by a panel of engineers and RW editorial staff for their innovation, feature set, cost efficiency and performance in serving the industry. Information about how the program works can be found in a FAQ here.
nextKast onAir is an integrated, all-in-one radio automation suite designed to simplify and enhance terrestrial radio broadcasting. It manages music playout, scheduling, traffic logs, AI-driven voice tracking and content automation — all within a single software suite.
Whether a station runs 24/7 automation or operates in live-assist mode, according to the company, nextKast onAir ensures uninterrupted broadcasts with minimal setup time and technical overhead. Its nextAI virtual hosting platform, which includes a library of AI-based voices for use on the air, is built in.
Travis Tibbot of nextKast dealer Broadcasters General Store accepts the award.
