By Hannah Osborne A visit to 95.5 WSB Radio by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff highlights an important relationship between broadcasters and public officials. On June 9, 2023 Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) appeared on 95.5 WSB Radio as a takeover host for The Mark Arum Show. Ossoff used the hour-long segment to promote some of the issues…
By Hannah Osborne P1 Learning is a two-week “pop up” curriculum designed to educate college students on a career in broadcasting focused in broadcast sales. This program can be easily integrated into the class curriculum or act as a standalone course. P1 Learning and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hope that the program provides students that…
By Hannah Osborne The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) is a bi-partisan bill introduced to protect radio stations from paying additional taxes and fees to air music. Sen. Con. Res. 5, was introduced to the 118th Congress by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in March 2023. The bill expresses support for the…
By Hannah Osborne In an ever-changing broadcasting landscape, maintaining the profitability of stations is of utmost importance, a fine by the FCC may put a damper on these ambitions. Within the functions of the FCC, the organization has the responsibility to ensure that stations are properly maintaining operations. When stations become licensed by the FCC they…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters had the pleasure and privilege to discuss vital aspects of broadcasting with a number of congressional leaders from Georgia. The GAB prioritized two topics in these meetings, the first topic covered was the essential function of AM radio and the necessity to keep AM radio in vehicles.…
On June 13 at Capitol Hill, The Georgia Association of Broadcasters joined with their fellow broadcasters from across the country to meet with our members of Congress. This is the first of two days that broadcasters are set to be in Washington D.C. to advocate for the need to save the AM radio in certain…
By Asya McDonald When it comes to radio listenership, AM broadcasts have stood the test of time and have attracted a dedicated audience of loyal listeners. In Georgia, this trend is particularly evident, with several markets in the state boasting high AM listenership percentages. According to a recent Nielsen study, about 29.9 % of radio reach…
By Asya McDonald Congressman Buddy Carter from Georgia’s 1st District made a video to show his support for Senate bill HR 3413 and S1669. HR 3413, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, is a bipartisan call to action for the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations as standard…
By Hannah Osborne In a letter to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Bob Houghton, Director of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency James C. Stallings expresses the importance of protecting the presence of AM radio in vehicles. “GEMA is a critical partner for the GAB in our effort to inform and protect the citizens…
By Asya McDonald The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communication and Technology held a hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss why Americans value AM radio. HR 3413, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, is a bipartisan call to action for the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM…