The GAB is hitting the road to help you prepare for this upcoming political advertising season! We will discuss the importance and value of digital advertising and how your station can find success during the primaries! We want you to have all the tools to need to navigate your digital dollars and our expert speakers…
The NAB Radio Board of Directors has unanimously approved an on-air campaign to fight against the imposition of new performance fees on local radio, and we need your help. NAB is asking radio stations to air spots opposing performance fee legislation as often as possible starting immediately and through the August Congressional recess, which ends September…
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
— ATLANTA, GA Tropical Storm Ida is anticipated to become a significant weather event that could affect Georgia. As it makes its way towards the southern coast, broadcasters are again called to duty and depended on by their communities to help keep them safe. m To help ensure you are better able to serve your…
ATLANTA, Ga– On Wednesday, June 5 GAB President, Bob Houghton, GAB Chair, Holly Steuart, and Chairman-Elect, Velvet Perry met with Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp. GAB representatives were able to discuss the organization’s mission and goals with Governor Kemp as well as the GAB’s valuable relationship with state agencies through the Public Education Partnership Program (PEP.)…
On April 15, 2019 the Federal Communications Commission issued two public notices which announce new procedures for the upcoming license renewal process for radio stations, and the use of the Licensing and Management System (LMS) online electronic filing system for such applications. Copies of the public notices are linked below. A brief summary follows: Media…
ATLANTA, GA– Read GAB Chair, Holly Steuart’s Statement On April 2, 2019, during the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session, Andrew Welch, (R-McDonough) authored House Bill 734. Sponsored by five other Georgia Representatives, this bill would amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia to create a state Journalism Ethics Board.…
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.…
*Update* 10/18/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by two weeks. The new deadline to register is October 31, 2018. Read the latest Public Notice HERE. *Update* 6/21/18: The FCC has extended the deadline to register C-Band Receive Only Dishes by 90 days. The new deadline to register is…
This calendar is similar to the official NAB Calendar for 2018, but has been tailored for use by Georgia broadcast stations. Courtesy David O’Connor, partner Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP January January 8 – Effective date of the FCC’s elimination of the main studio requirements. January 10 – All full power and Class A television stations…