GABCON 2023

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…

The GAB selects “Black Radio United for the Vote” as its Broadcaster of the Year

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…

The 2023 GAB Honors Lunch

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…

Celebrating Excellence in Broadcasting: The 2023 Marconi Awards Nominees

By: Asya McDonald Every year, the broadcasting industry comes together to celebrate outstanding achievements and excellence in radio at the prestigious Marconi Awards. The Marconi Awards were created and named in honor of Guglielmo Marconi, who played a pivotal role in the development of radio communication. They were established in 1989 by the National Association of…

GAB President Talks AM Radio

Georgia Association of Broadcasters President, Bob Houghton went on air with 104.1 The Wave WRJY-FM’s Joe Willie Sousa on July 17, 2023. Houghton spoke about the continued fight broadcasters face for AM Radio.   The GAB is one of several organizations advocating for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The (LRFA) is a bi-partisan bill introduced…