As part of its ongoing advocacy of adopting the AM for Every Vehicle Act, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released new spots.
The NAB’s AM Radio Toolkit provides stations with access to necessary promotional tools urging congress to act now on adopting the bill and ensuring the public’s access to AM radio in newly manufactured vehicles.
According to the NAB, the new spots, “ask listeners to contact their member of Congress by texting AM to 52886, urging them to support legislation that ensures AM radio remains in cars.”
Georgia native, and longtime 13WMAZ broadcaster, Marvin James has joined the Georgia High School Association as media relations director. Formerly, Steve Figueroa held the position, and is now retiring after serving in the position for 23 years.
James has been with 13WMAZ-TV since 1999, most recently as a sports anchor.
WANF, Atlanta News First’s, highly acclaimed investigative series, “In Plane Sight” was recognized at the 2024 IRE Awards as a finalist in the Video Division II category.
The investigative series covered plainclothes Drug Enforcement Agents targeting innocent passengers and seizing money.
According to a press release, “In their comments, judges pointed out how WANF’s ‘ground tactics coupled with the reporter’s success in revealing redacted data on public records led to congressional action aimed at changing DEA authority and practice.'”
The series was recently awarded the Large Market Television Station Award at the Celebration of Service to America awards.
On Tuesday, June 18, WJBF hosted a blood drive, in support of local blood bank, Shepeard Community Blood Center.
The ‘Giving Your Best’ blood drive came as a result of Shepeard Community Blood Center issuing an emergency appeal for blood after failing to fulfill the local hospitals’ orders. The station recognized a need in its community and went into action.
“A spokesperson for Shepeard said blood shortages are prominent during the summer, and the need for blood donations is critical,” WJBF reports.
The blood drive welcomed first time blood donors, whose generosity will make an impact in saving lives.
WSAV is hosting its second annual School’s Out Summer Food Drive during the month of June, benefitting Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
Donations benefit children that qualify for free or reduced lunch at school and currently do not have access to those resources while on summer break. Second Harvest is providing 10 thousand meals per day to local children.
The campaign concludes this Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a community celebration at the new Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia facility at 1380 Chatham Parkway.
H.R. 8449 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2024
Headed by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
H.R.8072 – Broadcast VOICES Act
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
9 Cosponsors
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
7 Cosponsors
H.R. 3414 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
253 Cosponsors
S.1669 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
61 Cosponsors
