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 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…
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 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…