Atlanta, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship. Yash Bhika Doria Lacey Carrington Lewis Skylar Nicholson Tylar Norman The E. Lanier Finch Scholarship was created by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters to recognize the late Lanny Finch, President Emeritus for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and numerous contributions to the continued success of…
Atlanta, GA – December 4, 2019: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, which represents the interest of over 500 radio and television stations across the state, is proud to announce the selection of the following broadcasters into our Hall of Fame: Glenn Burns- WSB-TV Dick McMichael- WTVM Jim Powell- Atlanta Braves Radio Network Teya Ryan- Georgia Public…
This summer the GAB is pleased to welcome Tyler Head and Emily Sumlin to the GAB internship program.
On January 24th, 2019, Richard Griffiths will be honored by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and the DiGamma Kappa Broadcast Society with the “Distinguished Achievement Award in Broadcasting and Cable For Exceptional Service.” Griffiths will be the keynote speaker at the annual banquet hosted by the two organizations. Richard T. Griffiths currently serves as President of the Georgia First…
2019 Management Webinars Wednesday, January 30 at Noon CST Thriving In the New Media & Marketing Eco System – Guest: Jack Myers – MediaVillage Marketing budgets have been relatively flat for two decades. Organizations that effectively adapt and communicate in the new marketing eco system grow. Those that do not, consolidate/contract or collapse. In this…
2019 Sales Webinars January 22 at 10am or January 24 at 3pm CST Storytelling in 60 Seconds or (Much) Less – Guest: Chris Smith – The Richards Group As media vehicles and platforms proliferate, advertisers are challenged with reducing their brand messages into shorter and shorter unit lengths: Fifteens? Sixes? It’s a daunting task to…
ATLANTA, Ga– NAB Radio Show (September 25-28, 2018) The NAB is offering a $100.00 discount off the $499.00 registration fee to all Georgia radio broadcasters for the Radio Show in Orlando September 25-28th. Simply go to the Radio Show Website and Register using the code GA18. Once you are registered for the show and…
The WSB Radio Award began back in 1976 and has been presented to a student who promises an excellent future in the radio broadcasting industry. WSB Radio Award: Stanley Miller Stanley Denero Miller is a journalism and political science student at the University of Georgia. He is an inductee of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor…
An opportunity to get updated on legal issues facing broadcasters in 2018 will kick off the Winter Institute at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication when four experts gather on the panel at “Breakfast with counsel.” With four state-wide offices not returning incumbents in 2018 along with hotly contested primaries anticipated, strong political…
Each year the GAB awards up to five scholarships in the amount of $1,500 in honor of former GAB President E. Lanier “Lanny” Finch. The scholarships provide financial assistance to deserving students who will carry on the tradition of excellence in Georgia’s broadcasting industry. The purpose of the scholarship fund is multi-faceted: To encourage a…