By Hannah Osborne GABCON 2023 was an event to remember. For the first time since 2017, the annual convention once again took place at the beautiful Jekyll Island. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters welcomed hundreds of broadcasters to the Jekyll Island Convention Center for a weekend of learning, connecting, and celebrating Georgia broadcasting! Festivities began on…
ATLANTA, Ga– The 2023 GABBY Awards were presented during the GAB’s annual convention, GABCON on Saturday, September 16th. All the awards focus on content produced in the 2022 calendar year. Merit Awards recognize those entries that the judges felt deserve special recognition. The GABBY Awards are awarded to entries that stand above all in their…
The largest gathering of Georgia radio and television broadcasters is less than a month away! As you plan your trip to Jekyll Island, we encourage you to review the following guide so you’ll know exactly what to expect once you arrive. Jump to Section Getting There Housing Getting Around the Island What to Wear (and…
Sneak Peak GABCON is your first hand look at the educational sessions of GABCON 2023. The series features guests from five of our upcoming educational sessions, covering topics ranging from News & Media to Management and Engineering. Guests join host Hannah Osborne to share a sneak peak of their much-anticipated sessions. Episode one features…
President of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Bob Houghton, penned an Op-Ed on the progress made and still left to be made on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. “Legislation moving forward to protect AM Radio,” follows an Op-Ed written by Houghton earlier this year. “As I write this article, Georgia is under a hurricane…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has announced “Black Radio United for the Vote” as their collective 2023 Broadcasters of the Year. This decision is reflective of the impactful work of 13 Atlanta stations that worked together to mobilize members of Atlanta communities to the voting booths. The collective efforts of these stations to…
By Hannah Osborne Following a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Atlanta radio legend Steve McCoy has entered hospice care. After first making his debut in the Atlanta market in 1981, McCoy would join forces with co-host Vikki Locke in 1987 on WSTR-FM (Star 94) to become a concrete piece of the Atlanta morning drive. “Steve and…
By Hannah Osborne WRFG, Radio Free Georgia, has spent the last 50 years airing progressive content and hand-picked music on the Atlanta airwaves. The station is celebrating its golden anniversary this summer after first coming onto the air in 1973 with just 18 watts, giving the station very little coverage in the beginning. “They didn’t know…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention (GABCON) is not only beneficial to those already in the industry, it also has a variety of benefits to current students and recent graduates hoping to break into the world of broadcasting. This year’s annual GABCON is returning to Georgia’s beautiful Jekyll Island for the first…
The 2023 GAB Honors Luncheon Awards ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s awards. These awards are given each year at the GAB’s annual convention, GABCON during the Honor’s Luncheon. The awards are in honor of individuals who provide necessary support to the broadcasting industry in…
John Deushane Retires After 47 Years In Georgia Broadcasting By: Hannah Osborne & Asya McDonald John Deushane has envisioned his life in broadcasting since his first years in the rural farmlands of central Illinois. “The last thing in the world I wanted to do was be a farmer,” said Deushane, who grew up in an area where a…
By: Asya McDonald Every year, the broadcasting industry comes together to celebrate outstanding achievements and excellence in radio at the prestigious Marconi Awards. The Marconi Awards were created and named in honor of Guglielmo Marconi, who played a pivotal role in the development of radio communication. They were established in 1989 by the National Association of…
Georgia Association of Broadcasters President, Bob Houghton went on air with 104.1 The Wave WRJY-FM’s Joe Willie Sousa on July 17, 2023. Houghton spoke about the continued fight broadcasters face for AM Radio. The GAB is one of several organizations advocating for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The (LRFA) is a bi-partisan bill introduced…
By Hannah Osborne A visit to 95.5 WSB Radio by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff highlights an important relationship between broadcasters and public officials. On June 9, 2023 Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) appeared on 95.5 WSB Radio as a takeover host for The Mark Arum Show. Ossoff used the hour-long segment to promote some of the issues…
By Hannah Osborne P1 Learning is a two-week “pop up” curriculum designed to educate college students on a career in broadcasting focused in broadcast sales. This program can be easily integrated into the class curriculum or act as a standalone course. P1 Learning and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hope that the program provides students that…
ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters President, Bob Houghton joined the Podcast From the Friends of Georgia Radio. This podcast features interviews from Friends of Georgia Radio. They profile the men and women who have served listeners across the state and made a name for themselves through leadership and innovation. During…
By Hannah Osborne WAAW Shout 94.7 FM has officially signed off the air after 28 years of service to the Augusta, GA community. As of July 3, 2023, the station has officially become Fox Sports 94.7, after being purchased by Gray Radio LLC. Opposed to the Gospel music that Shout 94.7 FM was known for, Fox…
By: Asya McDonald In an era dominated by advanced digital technologies and streaming services, the future of AM radio seems increasingly uncertain. With the rise of FM radio, satellite radio, and internet streaming, the relevance and popularity of AM radio have significantly diminished. Now, there is a growing concern that AM radio may be eliminated…
By Asya McDonald In the heart of Jekyll Island, an extraordinary event awaits to enlighten any broadcaster wanting to continue enriching their career development. This annual event is known as GABCON. GABCON is an event that brings together intellectuals, innovators and thought leaders from all around Georgia to recognize the best broadcasters in the field of…
By Hannah Osborne The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) is a bi-partisan bill introduced to protect radio stations from paying additional taxes and fees to air music. Sen. Con. Res. 5, was introduced to the 118th Congress by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in March 2023. The bill expresses support for the…
By Hannah Osborne In an ever-changing broadcasting landscape, maintaining the profitability of stations is of utmost importance, a fine by the FCC may put a damper on these ambitions. Within the functions of the FCC, the organization has the responsibility to ensure that stations are properly maintaining operations. When stations become licensed by the FCC they…
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters had the pleasure and privilege to discuss vital aspects of broadcasting with a number of congressional leaders from Georgia. The GAB prioritized two topics in these meetings, the first topic covered was the essential function of AM radio and the necessity to keep AM radio in vehicles.…
On June 13 at Capitol Hill, The Georgia Association of Broadcasters joined with their fellow broadcasters from across the country to meet with our members of Congress. This is the first of two days that broadcasters are set to be in Washington D.C. to advocate for the need to save the AM radio in certain…
By Asya McDonald When it comes to radio listenership, AM broadcasts have stood the test of time and have attracted a dedicated audience of loyal listeners. In Georgia, this trend is particularly evident, with several markets in the state boasting high AM listenership percentages. According to a recent Nielsen study, about 29.9 % of radio reach…
Welcome Asya McDonald and Hannah Osborne! The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is thrilled to announce that we have accepted two wonderful summer interns. Please help us in welcoming Asya McDonald from the University of Georgia and Hannah Osborne from Piedmont College! Hi, I’m Asya McDonald! I am a current senior pursuing disciplines in pre-law and…
By Asya McDonald Congressman Buddy Carter from Georgia’s 1st District made a video to show his support for Senate bill HR 3413 and S1669. HR 3413, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, is a bipartisan call to action for the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations as standard…
By Hannah Osborne In a letter to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ Bob Houghton, Director of Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency James C. Stallings expresses the importance of protecting the presence of AM radio in vehicles. “GEMA is a critical partner for the GAB in our effort to inform and protect the citizens…
By Asya McDonald The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communication and Technology held a hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss why Americans value AM radio. HR 3413, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, is a bipartisan call to action for the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM…
AM Radio and why stations like WBHF matter to its community By Hannah Osborne Matt Santini is the mayor of Cartersville, GA, the station manager of WBHF, and the play-by-play voice of the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes. Santini has served WBHF for 22 years and the community of Cartersville for 15 years. The Bartow County community…
AM radio’s presence in cars will be the subject of an “educational” hearing on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee and its Communications and Technology Subcommittee have given the hearing the title “Listen Here: Why Americans Value AM Radio.” It will be live-streamed on the morning of June 6th and is…
NAB AM Radio Resources For Stations Ongoing reports of certain automakers removing AM radio from their automobiles is of great concern to all of us. We are working with media and policymakers to shine a light on the risk this poses to public safety and have developed tools to allow AM listeners to tell their…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is proud to continue the great partnership with the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Georgia Broadcasters can register to participate in the 2023 UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day online. Career Day connects organizations with students seeking internships and full-time roles…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is once again partnering with the official broadcast society at the University of Georgia, DiGamma Kappa (DGK.) Join us for the 2023 DGK Winter Banquet featuring Loran Smith and Curtis LeGeyt. Loran Smith is this year’s DGK Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. Curtis LeGeyt is the current President and CEO…
Atlanta, GA – December 15, 2022: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, which represents the interest of over 500 radio and television stations across the state, is proud to announce the selection of the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees. The Hall of Fame Banquet be held on March 15th at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Register…
Congratulations to our 2022 GABBY and Merit Award winners! To order your award duplicates, click here. Best Feature Story Small Market Radio WBHF Cartersville Ashley Peterson WLBB Carrollton Colin Worthington and Joel Brock Large Market Radio WUGA Athens Chris Shupe and Martin Matheny WUGA Athens Alexia Ridley, Megan Wahn, and Martin Matheny Small Market…
The GAB honors the unsung heroes of the newsroom with the Ditty-McLemore Award.
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…
Best Newscast David Crowder- WRGA The WSB News Team- WSB Kelsey Hanson, Tracye Hutchins, Rick Folbaum, Jordan Lee, Jasmina Alston, Adam Murphy, & Josh Depaz- WGCL The 13 WMAZ News Team- WMAZ Suzanne Nadell- WSB-TV Best General Assignment Reporting The WLJA News Team- WLJA Earnestine Jones- WBHF Robyn Walensky- WSB Kayla Solomon- WMAZ Adam…
— 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– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the individual finalists for the 2021 GABBY Awards. This year’s awards will be presented on Saturday, October 23rd. The finalists listed below will either receive a GABBY or Merit award for broadcasting excellence in various categories. Finalists are listed alphabetically by station. Farm Monitor-TV…
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show returns LIVE October 9th – 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, thousands of content professionals from all corners of the media, entertainment, and technology ecosystem go to NAB Show. It’s designed for those striving to drive listeners and engage viewers in larger numbers for greater reach. And…
Two Georgia radio stations are honored by the National Association of Broadcasters at the 2021 Crystal Radio Awards.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters announced the 2021 Hall of Fame Class.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters awards five students with the 2020 E. Lanier Scholarship to further their education in broadcast journalism.
The full list of winners for the 2020 Georgia Association of Broadcasters GABBY Awards.
Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the individual finalists for the 2020 GABBY Awards. This year’s awards will be presented virtually on Saturday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m. More information about the live stream will be announced soon. The finalists listed below will either receive a GABBY or Merit award…
Atlanta, GA — Gray Television was honored at the 2020 NAB Leadership Foundation, Service to America Awards with the “Service to Community Award for Television.” Gray Television’s “Measure of Hate” was awarded for excellent investigative reporting. Please click the link below to watch the full awards ceremony. Service to America Broadcast Gray Television’s “Measure of…
Ways to Help Celebrate Radio's 100th Anniversary In 2020, the industry of radio is turning 100 years old! To celebrate this special anniversary, we’re putting the spotlight on the enduring value of radio. We want to recognize the enduring value and continued importance of a medium that reaches 272 million Americans each week. To help…
ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person events surrounding the 2020 convention, GABCON, and the GABBY Awards. A virtual GABBY Awards ceremony will take the place of an in-person event on October 24th at 7:00 p.m. EST. The GAB board of directors, staff, and…
The Census wants to place ad buys in areas of Georgia with lower response rates You may have read that the NAB has been aggressively seeking federal advertising dollars for local radio and television stations during this very challenging times. The Census Bureau has announced $75 million in funds for possible August and September ad buys. …
ATLANTA, Ga– Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing every broadcast facility with free masks to protect their employees as they perform their broadcast responsibilities during COVID-19. Please fill out the form below to request your masks. Masks will be distributed based on the information filled out in this form. **Please note that masks will…
ATLANTA, Ga– On Thursday, March 26, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and members of the COVID-19 Task Force participated in a live Town Hall broadcast that reached all 159 counties in Georgia. The live event was broadcast on 33 television stations and more than 150 radio stations. In addition to the traditional broadcast, the event was…
Broadcasters play a critical role in informing their viewers and listeners about COVID-19 and other matters of public safety. The GAB wants to make sure we help you fulfill this role in any way possible. This page is your go-to resource for broadcasters related to COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine that we will update continuously.…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is now accepting entries for the 2020 GABBY Awards. Please click on the photograph below for more information.
Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to partner again with DiGamma Kappa Broadcast Society from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. The two organizations will present Brad Nessler with the “Distinguished Achievement Award in Broadcasting and Cable For Exceptional Service” Award on January 29th. Brad Nessler is a college football…
Atlanta, Ga– President and CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting, Teya Ryan will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on January 29th. Teya is a broadcast media veteran whose passion for storytelling, curiosity for the world around her, and innovative ideas have earned her leadership roles at venerable broadcast operations…
Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to induct Jim Powell from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network into the 2020 GAB Hall of Fame. The 2020 season will mark Jim Powell’s 27th as a Major League broadcaster and his twelfth year in the Atlanta Braves radio booth. He spent the previous 13 seasons as a member of…
Atlanta, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship. Yash Bhika Doria Lacey Carrington Lewis Skylar Nicholson Tylar Norman The E. Lanier Finch Scholarship was created by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters to recognize the late Lanny Finch, President Emeritus for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and numerous contributions to the continued success of…
Atlanta, Ga– Glenn Burns is the chief meteorologist for Channel 2 Action News’ Severe Weather Team 2. He is an AMS certified meteorologist and appears on the 4 and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday. Glenn will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame on January 29th, 2019. Glenn began his…
Atlanta, GA– Dick McMichaels will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame on January 29th, 2020. Dick McMichael’s 50-year broadcasting career started in 1948 at WDAK in Columbus, Georgia and ended when he retired at WTVM in 2000. Learning that Dick, his 17-year-old drum major, was interested in radio announcing, his…
Atlanta, GA – December 4, 2019: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, which represents the interest of over 500 radio and television stations across the state, is proud to announce the selection of the following broadcasters into our Hall of Fame: Glenn Burns- WSB-TV Dick McMichael- WTVM Jim Powell- Atlanta Braves Radio Network Teya Ryan- Georgia Public…
ATLANTA, GA– On September 27th and 28th, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted their annual conference, GABCON at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. GABCON is the state’s largest annual gathering of broadcasters. Over 350 broadcasters came from around the state to attend. Ben Henson, The Director of Events for the GAB says, “Since its return…
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Best of the GABBY’s (Radio Class A)- WSB Radio (Radio Class AA)- WVOP (TV Class A)- WSB-TV (TV Class AA)- WJBF Best Newscast WSB Radio- WSB News Team (GABBY Radio Class A) WRGA- David Crowder (GABBY Radio Class AA) WUVG- Gianncarlo Cifuentes, Amanda Ramirez (GABBY TV Class A) WJCL- WJCL Staff (GABBY TV…
GAB Now Accepting Broadcasting Hall of Fame Nominations For 2020 ATLANTA – The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is accepting nominations for the 2018 GAB Hall of Fame induction class. The nomination process is open to any and all Georgia Broadcasters, active and retired. Consideration for this honor is given to broadcasters with a minimum…
ATLANTA, GA– Technology is constantly changing and strides are always being made to improve the speed and efficiency of everything in the world around us. Broadcasting is one of the industries affected the most by these changes. It has come a long way since the first radio transmissions in the late 1800’s and the industry…
ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce Dan Vallie as the 2019 Golden Mic Award recipient. This annual award is given to a broadcaster who has shown exceptional dedication to the industry. Lifelong radio industry veteran, Dan Vallie, is the innovator and President of the National Radio Talent System, the only…
ATLANTA, GA– By: Emily Sumlin On June 15th, 2018, The National Association of Broadcasters sent a letter calling for a relaxing on AM/FM ownership regulations. But one year later the appeal is now coming into play. The letter, sent to Chief of the FCC Media Bureau Michelle Carey outlined a proposal that would modify current…
ATLANTA, GA– On Monday July 22, 2019, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA 7th District) in their Brookhaven office to discuss the state of broadcasting in Georgia and look ahead to upcoming legislature that could affect the industry. “The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, they represent all of the broadcasters in the…
ATLANTA, GA– This summer, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters embarked on a statewide tour to celebrate the association’s 85th anniversary. The tour included stops in Cartersville, Albany, Athens, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Atlanta. The final stop on the tour was in Savannah at the DeSoto Hotel, the same location where the association was founded 85…
The FCC has extended the deadline for ETRS Form One. FEMA has announced that the 2019 National Periodic Test (NPT) will issued Wednesday, August 7 at 2:20 PM EDT (18:20 GMT). The alternate date is Wednesday, August 21, 2019. The Bureau also announced that the EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) is open and accepting 2019…
ATLANTA, GA– On June 11th 2019, the GAB in partnership with the NAB is asking all TV and radio stations across the nation to once again #BroadcastGood and tell our stories over the airways as well as every other distribution platform. Ideas as simple as a Public Service Announcement, to as complex as a major fundraising program,…
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.)…
Athens, GA – The National Radio Talent System’s GAB Radio Talent Institute wrapped up today at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Nine talented students from different universities completed the 10-day program. This institute is a kick-start to their careers in the radio industry. These twenty students had…
ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the official tour dates for the GAB 85th Anniversary Tour. In 2019, the GAB is hitting the road to celebrate serving the broadcasters of Georgia for 85 years. Each tour stop will feature a presentation from GAB President, Bob Houghton, about the history and…
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.…
January January 10 – All full power and Class A television stations that are being repacked must electronically file an FCC Form 2100-Schedule 387 Transition Progress Report. This form is used to provide an update on the station’s efforts to construct facilities for its new channel and the termination of operations on its current channel.…
ATLANTA, GA– On March 19, 2019 the Georgia Chamber hosted a breakfast with Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai and NBA legend, Dominique Wilkins to discuss 5G technology. Before the breakfast, Chairman Pai sat down with GAB President, Bob Houghton and Director of Digital Media and Communications, McKenzie Lewis for an interview. Watch the full…
ATLANTA, Ga– On Sunday March 3rd, a series of several violent tornadoes impacted east Alabama and southwest Georgia. The storm claimed 23 lives in Lee County, Alabama and left a widespread trail of damage throughtout Georgia. The next morning, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Grady, Harris, and Talbot counties. Georgia…
ATLANTA, Ga– Just like millions of other mothers around the world, WSB-TV Meteorologist, Karen Minton gets up every morning, gets dressed, and begins her motherly duties. But Minton’s children don’t live with her, they live in 2,324,390 other households in the Metro-Atlanta area. At the end of February, Minton will enter through the heavy, studio…
*UPDATE* 1/30/19 The Federal Communications Commission released another Public Notice announcing another extension for filing dates late Tuesday, January 29th. The deadline for all public inspection quarterly submissions that were due on January 10th as well as any other filings that were required to be placed in a station’s Online Public Inspection File between January…
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…
2019 Sales Webinars January 22 at 10am or January 24 at 3pm CST Storytelling in 60 Seconds or (Much) Less – Guest: Chris Smith – The Richards Group As media vehicles and platforms proliferate, advertisers are challenged with reducing their brand messages into shorter and shorter unit lengths: Fifteens? Sixes? It’s a daunting task to…
Georgia Association of Broadcasters Announce 2019 Hall of Fame InducteesCeremony Scheduled to Take Place During Annual Winter Institute Atlanta, GA – December 19, 2018: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, which represents the interest of over 500 radio and television stations across the state, is proud to announce the selection of the following broadcasters into our…
ATLANTA, GA– For those of you who missed GABCON 2018, we are delighted to share the opportunity of offering group benefits as a whole to members of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. In addition to offering basic products (medical, dental, & vision), we will offer voluntary life insurance, short term disability, critical illness, accident and cancer…
BEST OF THE GABBY’S RADIO (AA) WDUN RADIO (A) WUGA TV (AA) WSAV TV (A) WSB-TV BEST USE OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS GABBY (RADIO AA) WDUN- MITCH CLARKE MERIT (RADIO AA) WLHR- ANDREW HORNICK GABBY (RADIO A) WABE- DIGITAL TEAM MERIT (RADIO A) WCGQ- CHELSEA HUDSON, DAMON FREE, MIKE KELLY, DAVE ARWOOD GABBY (TV AA) WSAV-…
*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…
ATLANTA, GA– UPDATE 10/10/2018 12:00 p.m. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff yesterday announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Michael. The FCC requests that communication providers that provide service in any of the areas listed below expeditiously submit and update information through DIRS regarding the status of their…
ATLANTA, Ga– It is with the deepest of regret that the Georgia Association of Broadcasters informs you of the passing of Ditty-McLemore Broadcast Engineering Award recipient, Dick Boekeloo. At just 68 years old Dick passed away on the morning of October 3, 2018. Dick was an original member of the GAB Ditty-McLemore Broadcast…
***IMPORTANT: EAS TEST – The National EAS Test originally scheduled for 2:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday, September 20th HAS BEEN POSTPONED until Wednesday, October 3rd at 2:18 P.M. EDT. If you have any questions regarding the EAS test, please call the GAB Office at 770-395-7200. *** All EAS participants must file their Form One…
Your State Broadcast Association presents. . . Holding Your People Accountable Without Holding Them Hostage One-Hour, Live MANAGEMENT Webinar WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 (1:00 pm Eastern/12:00 pm Central/11:00 am Mountain/10:00 am Pacific) Presented by: Jeff Schmidt Is your biggest accountability issue compliance or communication? Accountability is about delivering on a commitment. It’s being responsible…
Let’s look inside the station’s mobile solution tool-bag The industry is changing… Rapidly! Television News departments still have a wide array of news gathering tools at their disposal but less used are the large ENG/SNG’s to cover live news events. Sure stations still have a few larger trucks, but the industry is shifting to smaller…
(UPDATE): Thursday, September 21st, 2018 DIRS HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED IN ALL COUNTIES IN GEORGIA. FCC PUBLIC NOTICE ATLANTA, GA– The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff today announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Florence. The FCC requests that communications providers that provide service in any of the…
ATLANTA, Ga– On July 11th 2018, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that $3.94 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery would be granted to middle and southwest Georgia. FEMA has allocated $2.747 million in debris removal funding to the City of Albany and $1.192 million in debris removal funding to Macon-Bibb…
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…
Congratulations 2018 GABBY Awards Station Finalists! A full list of individual finalists will be released in August. Purchase Your Tickets Radio Class A (Large Market) Georgia News Network Georgia Public Broadcasting – Atlanta WABE – Atlanta WAFS – Atlanta WBML-WCEH – Macon WCFO – Atlanta WCGQ – Columbus WDAK – Columbus WGAU – Athens WGKA – Atlanta WMLB…
ATLANTA, Ga– It is with the deepest of regret that the Georgia Association of Broadcasters informs you about the passing of Ellis Lanier “Lanny” Finch. Lanny recently had serious surgery and passed away on the morning of June 22, 2018. Lanny was a dear friend and mentor. He will be sincerely missed. Lanny…
ATLANTA, Ga– NAB Liaison to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors, Randy Gravley has been re-elected Chair of the NAB Radio Board. Gravley is also the President/CEO of Tri State Communications. Gravley says, “I’m very humbled to have been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the NAB Radio Board for a second term. …
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ATLANTA, GA– On June 12th 2018, the NAB is asking all TV and radio stations across the nation to #BroadcastGood and tell our stories over the airways as well as every other distribution platform. Ideas as simple as a Public Service Announcement, to as complex as a major fundraising programs need to be…
Please join us in welcoming our two interns for the summer, Luke Wiese and Garrett Chapman! Luke Wiese The University of Georgia 1. I love to play guitar, piano and sing. 2. I am a fourth year student at the University of Georgia pursuing a degree in Marketing as well as a certificate in Music…
ATLANTA, Ga– It is with deep regret that the Georgia Association of Broadcasters informs you of the passing of current GAB Chairman Dennis Jones’ father, Dennis Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time. “His funeral is scheduled for this Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Floral Hills…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: McKenzie Lewis Communications Coordinator 770-395-7220 mlewis@gab.org The Georgia Association of Broadcasters Unveils Details for the 2018 Beasley Media Group Radio Talent Institute Atlanta, GA (April 25, 2018): The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is pleased to unveil details for the 2018 Beasley Media Group Radio Talent Institute. The…
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ATLANTA, Ga– Greg Davis Jr., Vice President and Market Manager of Davis Broadcasting in Atlanta and Geniece Granville, Vice President of Davis Broadcasting Inc in Columbus have been named to Radio Ink’s List of “Future African American Leaders in Radio.” The Georgia Association of Broadcaster’s President, Bob Houghton would like to congratulate Greg Davis Jr.,…
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A Letter from the President, Bob Houghton. I want to thank the fourteen broadcaster who invested three days joining our team in Washington, D.C. last week. I also want to thank our Political Events Planner, Lorie Smith for an outstanding job of organizing the trip, as well as our GAB office for handling the…
JONESBORO, GA—Congressman David Scott will host his 15th Annual Jobs Fair on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 10am to 3pm, at theGeorgia International Convention Center. Georgia’s top employers will be recruiting job seekers to fill over 4,000 openings and include: Aflac, Chime Solutions, Clayton County, DeKalb County Police, Fayette County Fire Department, FBI, FEMA, FedEx, Gate Gourmet, Georgia Department of Transportation,…
It’s time to submit your entries for this year’s GABBY Awards. New this year are additional categories in both radio and television, video entry requirements as well as consolidated categories. And we have made the process simpler by partnering with RockOurAwards. Entries must be received by Saturday, March 3, 2018. The 2018 GABBY Awards will…
“This information is provided by the Alabama Broadcasters Association as a general guideline and is not offered as legal advice. Stations should check with legal counsel for additional information.” Step-by-step YouTube video HERE Set-by-step notes from video tutorial Contents of Radio Public Files 010418 1. Create a work sheet for each of your Federal Registration Numbers (FRN). If…
ATLANTA, Ga– Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rule 22 , which governs the use of video and audio recording equipment in courtrooms was significantly changed last year. The changes go into effect on May 1, 2018. As before, Rule 22 requests need only be sent to the judge, not to the parties. The judge will tell the…
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…
ATLANTA, GA– Attorney General Chris Carr is joining the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, the Healthcare Distributors Alliance, the Medical Association of Georgia’s “Think About It” campaign, the Georgia Pharmacy Association, the Kennesaw State Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery, the Georgia Prevention Project, the Council on Alcohol and Drugs and the Georgia Council on…
ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted the second annual, GAB Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 31st. Building off our successful event in 2017, the GAB arranged an even bigger and better event for this year. The day began with a light breakfast at 8:00 AM with speakers from 8:30 to 11:00. …
It was a great day to be a broadcaster in Georgia on January 25th! We had one of our most successful Winter Institutes in recent memory at the University of Georgia with the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. We began the day with Breakfast with Counsel. The FCC’s Gary Schonman gave updates on…
Art Sutton, owner of Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting, will be inducted as part of the 2018 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Jan. 25. Since the tender age of 15, Sutton has been involved in broadcasting, starting with his home-town station, WOGA in Syvlester, Ga. By 1982 while attending Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Sutton…
Tim McVay spent his entire career with Cox Television, the majority of which was in Atlanta. He moved up through the ranks of sales, sales management and station management in Dayton, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Atlanta. He recently ended his 39-year career at the end of 2017 after running Atlanta’s dominant #1 TV station, Channel…
WJBF’s Mary Jones will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Jan. 25, 2018 after fashioning a nearly 50 year career in broadcasting. Jones, the local program director for the Augusta TV station, has spent her entire career at the station. No matter what her role, she has been actively…
The WSB Radio Award began back in 1976 and has been presented to a student who promises an excellent future in the radio broadcasting industry. WSB Radio Award: Stanley Miller Stanley Denero Miller is a journalism and political science student at the University of Georgia. He is an inductee of the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor…
Greg Davis, the CEO and president of Davis Broadcasting, Inc., has been selected to be one of the 2018 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees. Davis, who founded Davis Broadcasting in 1986, has spent 39 years in broadcasting, most of those in Georgia. He was nominated by former GAB chairman and 2013 hall…
ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters will hold the second annual, GAB Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 31st starting at 8 a.m. Building off our successful event in 2017, the GAB has arranged an even bigger and better event for this year. The day begins with a light breakfast at 8:00 AM…
Five students have been selected as recipients of the E. Lanier Finch Scholarship, presented by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters: Sommer Stockton (Brenau University) Cheyenne Brown (The University of Georgia) Stanley Miller (The University of Georgia) Donovan Harris (The University of Georgia) Charlotte Norsworthy (The University of Georgia) Register here for the scholarship luncheon The scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students who will carry on the tradition of excellence in Georgia’s broadcasting industry. The purpose of the scholarship is: To encourage a higher standard of professionalism in the broadcasting industry.…
The schedule for the Winter Institute, which will take place on Thurs., Jan. 25, 2018: Breakfast with Counsel: 8-10 a.m. Extended session for broadcasters with Gary Schonman: 10:15-11:30 a.m. Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame reception, luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Speed networking event for students, broadcasters: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Meet and greet for students, Caroline…
Please join us as we honor the 2018 GAB Hall of Fame inductees on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library on the University of Georgia campus. Those wishing to attend the Di Gamma Kappa dinner with Caroline Beasley may also register now To register, please click the…
The 2018 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees showcase the best in broadcasting across the state of Georgia with honorees from large and smaller markets in radio and television. Headlining the group to be installed on Jan. 25, 2018, are Greg Davis, Mary Jones, Tim McVay and Art Sutton. “This year’s completion was…
(Courtesy Fox5Atlanta.com) ATLANTA – She was a staple of television news in Atlanta for decades. Amanda Davis, whose career in Atlanta alone spanned more than 30 years, died Wednesday night after reportedly suffering a stroke. Her sudden death has left many in shock as her friends, colleagues and fans come together to remember the impact she had…
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…
Monica Pearson, the host of a weekly self-titled radio show on KISS 104.1 FM, will be the emcee of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters 2018 Hall of Fame Luncheon. The luncheon is a part of our annual awards ceremony at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. After 37 years as a news anchor…
(Courtesy RadioTVtalk.blog.myajc.com) Jon Lewis, a 56-year-old reporter for News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB for the past 20 years, passed away Thursday related to complications following a brain hemorrhage over the summer. Lewis, a native New Yorker, has been off the air for the past three months. WSB’s Donna Hall, market manager for Cox Media…
(Courtesy Insideradio.com) For the first time in several years the Atlantic hurricane season tested broadcasters’ abilities to respond to natural disasters. Now the Federal Communications Commissions is taking stock of how it responded to the 2017 season, during which four storms made landfall in the U.S. and its territories. The Public Safety and Homeland Security…
ATLANTA, GA– Caroline Beasley, the chief executive officer of Beasley Broadcast Group, will be the keynote speaker at the DiGamma Kappa scholarship banquet on Jan. 25, 2018. DiGamma Kappa is the official Broadcasting Society if the University of Georgia. Every year the society presents the DiGamma Kappa Distinguished Achievement Award in Broadcasting and Cable…
(Courtesy Broadcastingcable.com) A politically, and philosophically, divided FCC voted Thursday (Dec. 14) to launch a review of the FCC’s national 39% broadcast audience reach cap. TV station group owners cannot own stations that reach more than 39% of the nation, with waivers in some circumstances. The FCC is looking at whether it can modify the…
The FCC voted on Thursday to roll back the rules regarding net neutrality put in place in 2015 under President Obama. The vote split along party lines with the two Democratic members – Jessica Rosenworcel and Mignon Clyburn – voting no while the Republican members – Michael O’ Rielly and Brendan Carr along with Chairman…
In a deal valued at more than $52 billion, Disney is buying a large portion of 21st Century Fox – including film and television studios, cable and international TV businesses. According to CBS News, “21st Century Fox will separate the Fox Broadcasting network and stations, Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network, FS1, FS2 and Big Ten…
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…
ATLANTA, GA —The FCC recently announced an opportunity for AM stations to apply for new FM translators. The filing window will be open from Jan. 25 through Jan. 31, 2018. This opportunity will be open to any AM station that did not participate in either of the 2016 FM translator modification windows or the summer 2017 auction…
ATLANTA, GA– On Wednesday, December 6th, Congressman David Scott paid tribute to WSB-TV’s Tim McVay from the U.S. House of Representatives floor. McVay announced his retirement in October after serving 39 years in the broadcasting industry. He was most recently vice president and general manager of WSB. McVay spent his entire career with Cox Media,…
ATLANTA, Ga– In the Monday, December 4th board meeting, GAB welcomed Dennis Jones as the new Chairman for the upcoming year. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters would like to thank Jeff Dudley for his past year of service as Chairman of the Board. Jones is heading into his tenure with the mission statement, “We are storytellers……
UGA JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION CAREER DAY 2018 Thursday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. University of Georgia, Athens Campus What is the UGA Journalism and Mass Communication Career Day? Career Day connects companies and organizations with students seeking internships and jobs in digital, print and broadcast journalism, creative mass media, film, production,…
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…
GAB Now Accepting Broadcasting Hall of Fame Nominations For 2018 Nominations deadline is December 15th ATLANTA – The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is accepting nominations for the 2018 GAB Hall of Fame induction class. The nomination process is open to any and all Georgia Broadcasters, active and retired. Consideration for this honor is…
GAB President Robert Houghton joins Congressman David Scott and his District Director Chandra Harris during their 13th Annual Congressional District Health Fair at Mundy’s Mill High school in Jonesboro, GA. GAB is proud to stand with Rep. Scott as they help provide vital health screenings and information at no cost to the community from some…
Special Letter of Thanks from Your GAB President THANKS FOR ATTENDING GABCON 2017 It was a great time to be a Broadcaster in Georgia. As promised GABCON provided fun, entertainment, excellent food, education and recognition for our members and partners outstanding achievements. We hope those that attended had a great time. Please share your…
Congratulations to ALL of our winners at this year’s GABBY Awards! Division A Radio Winners Best Station Produced Commercial, PSA, or Promotional Spot: WCLK-FM Register to Vote PSA (Merit) Best Station Produced Commercial, PSA, or Promotional Spot: WDAK-AM Dragon Con 2016 Contest Promo (Merit) Best Station Produced Commercial, PSA, or Promotional Spot: WVEE-FM The…
The digital transformation of public procurement will bring huge changes to the sector, but it also offers increased competitiveness of our economies.
NAB Small Market Television Exchange Set for October 8-10 in Austin, TX The NAB Small Market Television Exchange (SMTE) is the industry’s only national conference designed exclusively for small market groups and stations in DMAs 75+. SMTE presents innovative leadership and sales management strategies, success stories that reflect fresh thinking to help you grow your…
By a Public Notice released this afternoon (DA-15-838A1.pdf), the FCC rescheduled the webinar on Incentive Auction-related channel sharing from July 22. The new date and time is Thursday August 13, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST. On June 12, 2015, the Commission released the First Order on Reconsideration1 modifying the rules for the reverse auction channel sharing…
