After 40 memorable years, Ray Carter, VP and General Manager of WSB-TV Atlanta, has officially entered retirement.
During his tenure as a broadcaster, Carter has served in positions throughout the newsroom at stations across the country. For the last 4 years of his career, Carter has acted as VP and General Manager of WSB in Atlanta, leading the station as it served its community through local coverage, fundraisers and investigative reporting.
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Before fully retiring Carter, and his wife Cathy, will serve for 3 years as mission leaders for the California Modesto Mission within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
WDUN Gainesville rung in 75 years with former President and current Presidential candidate, Donald Trump.
The station, owned by Jacobs Media, welcomed Trump to its show, “WDUN’s Mornings on Maine Street,” on Tuesday morning. Joining Trump on the air was Jacobs Media Corp. President/CEO Jay Jacobs, Board Member Anna Jacobs, Director of Digital Strategy John Jacobs, and Executive Vice President and General Manager Bill Maine.
Jay Jacobs thanked Trump for legislation passed during his term that allowed for the station to plan and execute its upcoming move to a new location in Downtown Gainesville. Jay references the Opportunity Zones legislation.
In conclusion of the interview, Trump wished the station a happy 75th anniversary.
“WDUN is a really special place and it’s a special voice, and I want to wish them a very happy 75th anniversary,” Trump said.
The GAB wishes WDUN a very happy 75th anniversary, alongside former president, Donald Trump.
In partnership with WRBL-TV, the GAB’s 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=859VOeOZRRc
The ceremony welcomed five, well-accomplished broadcasters to join the exclusive GAB Hall of Fame.
These broadcasters include:
- Lee Burger – WBHF-AM Cartersville
- Kim Gusby – WSAV-TV Savannah
- Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks – WSB-TV Atlanta
- John Wetherbee – Georgia News Network
- Teresa Whitaker – WRBL-TV Columbus
The evening also awarded five up-and-coming broadcasters with the GAB’s E. Lanier “Lanny” Finch scholarship. Each scholarship recipient was selected based on their merits and early career accomplishments.
The 2024 scholarship recipients are:
- Sophia Ricketts – Georgia College & State University
- Jonathan Haywood – Columbus State University
- Ciera Walker – University of Georgia
- John “JB” Ricks – Georgia Southern University
- Allison Mawn – University of Georgia
At its third annual Easter dinner giveaway, CMG Atlanta’s Kiss 104.1FM (WALR) was able to provide local families with $55 thousand worth of meals on Easter Sunday.
Presented by Amy Witherite and 1-800-TruckWreck, the event presented families with $100 gift cards to Honey Baked Ham. The gift card provided families the opportunity to gather around the table with one another over a hot meal, in celebration of Easter.
The event benefitted more than 500 families.
CMG has promoted Marian Pittman to President of Content and WSB-TV following the retirement of Ray Carter.
Pittman has previously served as leader of CMG’s Content, Product, Innovation and Research teams. In her new role, Pittman will begin leading WSB-TV as President.
In a press release, Pittman says, “WSB-TV continually demonstrates what can happen when a group of people focus on a shared purpose of serving their community and clients. It’s an honor and privilege to continue cultivating that culture and to rejoin such a winning team.”
WSB-TV’s new President brings 35 years of experience from stations across the country into her new role. Previously, Pittman worked at WSB-TV for more than 7 years, as News Director, and later, as Station Manager.
Pittman is a NATAS Silver Circle Inductee and recipient of the Alfred I. duPont Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism.
CMG has welcomed Scott Kellum as General Sales Manager for its Atlanta radio stations, 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB), B98.5 (WSB-FM), 97.1 The River (WSRV), and KISS 104.1 (WALR).
A graduate of Western Illinois University, Kellum has most recently served as General Sales Manager at Morgan Murphy Media in La Crosse, WI.
WSAV has been recognized by local community center, Greenbriar Children Center, as its 2023 Media Partner of the Year.
Formerly an orphanage for African-American children in Savannah and surrounding areas, Greenbriar Children Center aims to, “provide services which lead to the healthy development of children and the strengthening of families.”
On Wednesday, March 27, the center hosted its Board of Directors Annual Meeting and Awards luncheon. During the luncheon, WSAV was recognized as the 2023 Media Partner of the Year. GAB Hall of Famers Kim Gusby and Tina-Tyus Shaw were each individually recognized for their participation in the organization’s events.
Local elementary schooler chose 13WMAZ’s very own meteorologist, Alex Forbes, to dress up as for career day. The student’s mom captured his career day outfit and shared it with the station. In return, Forbes showed up to present the student with his very own 13WMAZ backpack, stuffed with goodies from the station.
The future of broadcasting continues to be reflected in the impact that current broadcasters make on the future generations.
