ATLANTA, Ga– The National Association of Broadcasters has announced that SES, a C-band satellite operator, is offering to reimburse broadcast stations for the cost associated with the FCC filing fee required for C-band dish registration. The NAB strongly urges stations to take advantage of this opportunity and register all C-band earth station dishes promptly while funding…
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…
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…
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…
The Local Radio Freedom Act now has more than 50% support in the House of Representatives with 220 cosponsors after five additional reps signed on. The resolution opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge” on local broadcast stations. Signed on from Georgia are: Rick Allen Sanford Bishop Earl “Buddy” Carter Tom Graves…
Global Music Rights (GMR) is a relatively new group representing songwriters in licensing their copyrighted music, much like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. GMR has signed agreements to represent numerous artists including Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, some of the Beatles, Eddie Vedder, and Drake. Most radio formats are therefore impacted by GMR’s widespread representation…
Career Fair Description This event is presented in partnership with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters and Grady College. This day-long event connects companies and organizations with students seeking careers in digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, media sales, advertising and public relations. Students who attend are typically seeking internships and full-time positions. Employers…