By Hannah Osborne GABCON 2023 was an event to remember. For the first time since 2017, the annual convention once again took place at the beautiful Jekyll Island. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters welcomed hundreds of broadcasters to the Jekyll Island Convention Center for a weekend of learning, connecting, and celebrating Georgia broadcasting! Festivities began on…
ATLANTA, Ga– The 2023 GABBY Awards were presented during the GAB’s annual convention, GABCON on Saturday, September 16th. All the awards focus on content produced in the 2022 calendar year. Merit Awards recognize those entries that the judges felt deserve special recognition. The GABBY Awards are awarded to entries that stand above all in their…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has announced “Black Radio United for the Vote” as their collective 2023 Broadcasters of the Year. This decision is reflective of the impactful work of 13 Atlanta stations that worked together to mobilize members of Atlanta communities to the voting booths. The collective efforts of these stations to…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention (GABCON) is not only beneficial to those already in the industry, it also has a variety of benefits to current students and recent graduates hoping to break into the world of broadcasting. This year’s annual GABCON is returning to Georgia’s beautiful Jekyll Island for the first…
The 2023 GAB Honors Luncheon Awards ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s awards. These awards are given each year at the GAB’s annual convention, GABCON during the Honor’s Luncheon. The awards are in honor of individuals who provide necessary support to the broadcasting industry in…
By: Asya McDonald In an era dominated by advanced digital technologies and streaming services, the future of AM radio seems increasingly uncertain. With the rise of FM radio, satellite radio, and internet streaming, the relevance and popularity of AM radio have significantly diminished. Now, there is a growing concern that AM radio may be eliminated…
By Asya McDonald In the heart of Jekyll Island, an extraordinary event awaits to enlighten any broadcaster wanting to continue enriching their career development. This annual event is known as GABCON. GABCON is an event that brings together intellectuals, innovators and thought leaders from all around Georgia to recognize the best broadcasters in the field of…
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.…
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…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is proud to continue the great partnership with the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Georgia Broadcasters can register to participate in the 2023 UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day online. Career Day connects organizations with students seeking internships and full-time roles…