WCLK’s Midday Jazz Host Gwen Redding, aka ‘Rivablue,’ has spent the past 40 years serving her communities through journalism and broadcasting.
First beginning her career in the early 1980s in Washington D.C., Rivablue established herself in the radio and jazz scenes. Over the course of her career she would spend time as a journalist and producer between broadcasting roles. In 2006, Rivablue was presented to opportunity to return to the world of radio in Atlanta at WCLK.
Rivablue can be enjoyed Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, on WCLK’s airwaves.
Georgia stations rally to support local students
As summer break comes to a close, students and parents have begun the process of checking of their school supplies lists. Stations across Georgia are rallying behind these students and families through school supplies drives and fundraisers.
From July 1 through July 16, WSAV hosted its Stuff the Bus Back to School Supply Drive.
In partnership with the Children’s Restoration Network, WSB-TV, Channel 2, is ramping up to hosts its annual Stuff the Bus event this Saturday, July 27, at eight locations across Atlanta.
On July 21, Hot 107.9’s MiAsia Symone hosted her 3rd annual back-to-school giveaway, “Backpack Blast Off” in partnership with Dave & Buster’s Marietta.
Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camp took place this past week at Emory University in Atlanta.
The camp provides the opportunity for children ages 10-18 to get a first-hand taste of sports broadcasting. From July 15 – 19, participants met with industry professionals, created tapes, did their own play-by-plays at the Atlanta Braves game and more.
As radio continues to evolve, it is essential to engage the future of the industry through programs like these.
On August 18, 2024, the Harlem Globetrotters will appear on television for the first time in 40 years. Through a partnership between Gray Media and The Harlem Globetrotters, the team’s historic sports residency at American Dream in New Jersey will be broadcasted live.
The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18, including on Atlanta’s Peachtree TV (WPCH) and more than 90 other markets.
On July 17, WALB supported job-seekers in its community by co-hosting the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Business After Hours’ event.
The event welcomes members of the community to participate in a special networking opportunity. On Wednesday’s event, the commerce kicked off the beginnings of Olympic season.
Registration for GABCON 2024 is officially OPEN!
GABCON is the largest gathering of radio and television broadcasters in the state of Georgia. Every year producers, managers, engineers, on-air talent, reporters AND MORE, from across the station attend the convention. GABCON offers these broadcasters and opportunity to learn, network and celebrate their accomplishments at the annual GABBYS Award Ceremony.
For more information and to register, visit the link below.
AND Don’t forget to book your hotel, take advantage of our discounted room block rates TODAY
Find out who your 2024 Gabby Finalists are HERE
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.”
Friends of Georgia Radio have officially announced the 2024 Class of Georgia Legends!
This year’s inductees are:
- Steve Craig
- Bobby Ellerbee
- Bob Helbush
- Brady McGraw
- Pete Spriggs
- Howard Toole
- Wendy Williams
The 2024 class will be honored at FoGR’s 3rd annual Radio Celebration & Legends Induction on August, 24, at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.
H.R. 8449 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2024
Headed by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
INSIDERADIO REPORTS ON TWEAKS BEING CONSIDERED TO BILL
Committees:
- House Energy and Commerce
- House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce
- House Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Homeland Security
- House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
H.R.8072 – Broadcast VOICES Act
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
- 10 Cosponsors
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
- 7 Cosponsors
H.R. 3414 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- 254 Cosponsors
S.1669 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- 61 Cosponsors
