Zack Fowler has been in love with broadcasting since 1958 as a high school DJ at Radio Station WSNT in Sandersville and later in Athens where he worked his way through J-School at the University of Georgia at WGAU Radio. While a college freshman, he married Anne, his high school sweetheart, and they began…
Dodie Cantrell-Bickely has over 30 years of experience in television news. Over the years she has held positions including anchor, investigative reporter, executive producer, news director and now lecturer. Cantrell-Bickley graduated with a BAS in Organizational Leadership from Mercer University, a MAP in Public Administration from Georgia College and State University and a MFA in…
Condace Pressley is an award-winning journalist and member of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. As Director of Community Affairs for Cox Media Group Atlanta, Condace oversees CMG Atlanta’s community efforts across all media platforms, including WSB TV, the Atlanta Journal Constitution and CMG’s four radio stations. Many radio listeners are familiar with Condace’s as…
SAVE THE DATE GABCON Returns to Atlanta September 27th – 29th | Grand Hyatt Buckhead Tentative Schedule Kick-Off Party | September 27thEnjoy time with your favorite broadcasters as we start the weekend off right. Training and Education | September 28th Expand your horizons in the areas of engineering, management, sales, and more. Have an idea…
John Weatherford III is an Emmy and Telly award-winning producer with more than 50 years of experience in radio, television, audio and digital media. John’s current work includes producing, writing and narrating documentaries and selected projects for domestic and international clients. John was Senior Vice President and General Manager and then Chief Operating Officer for…
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…
A letter from GAB President, Bob Houghton As we approach the end of 2018, I would like to take a few moments to reflect on some of the accomplishments from this year in broadcasting. Gordon Smith, President and CEO of the The National Association of Broadcasters sent out an end of the year letter this…
Quarterly TV Transition Progress Report January 10: TV stations that are being repacked must submit an FCC Form 2100, Schedule 387 transition progress report. Quarterly reports are due the 10th of the month following the end of each calendar quarter, and additional reports are due closer to the station’s phase completion date and after completing the transition.…
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…
