The FCC has advanced its proposal of regulating the use of A.I. in political advertising for broadcast stations.
In a proposal, the FCC states that broadcast stations that air political ads would be required to make an inquiry to the person or entity purchasing airtime whether the ad contained any AI-generated content. Furthermore, the broadcast station would be required to inform said person or entity that “the station is required to make an on-air disclosure for any political ad that includes such AI generated content and inquire whether the ad does in fact include such AI-generated content.”
These policies would not be applicable to streaming platforms, of which the FCC does not have control over.
The chairman of the Federal Election Committee, Sean Cooksey, believes that the FCC does not have jurisdiction in regard to regulating the use of AI in political ads and the move could lead to confusion among voters.
The proposal is now open for comments.
On Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26, 95.5 WSB Radio hosted its 24th annual Care-a-Thon in support of Children Healthcare of Atlanta’s (CHOA) AFLAC Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
For the first time, the Care-a-Thon raised more than $2 million! All proceeds will benefit research and provide support to families and children of the AFLAC Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Donations are still being accepted, DONATE HERE.
In its newest program, “Health Wanted,” WABE, the Atlanta affiliate of NPR and PBS, has partnered with Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
Health Wanted is hosted by infectious disease expert and research scientist, Laurel Bristow. Bristow was able to bring accurate public health information to her more than 400,000 Instagram followers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. As leader of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health social media science communication, Bristow is “focusing on promoting and strengthening trust in public health information.
The program “brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics.”
Debuting on Friday, August 2, Health Wanted will appear on WABE every Friday at 1 pm and 9 pm ET on WABE 90.1, wabe.org, and the WABE App.
David L. Malcom of WMOQ-FM died on Friday, July 19, 2024. Malcom was known to WMOQ listeners for his two-hour “Morning Madness” broadcast under his on-air personality “Julio.” Additionally, Malcom served as operations manager for the station.
Afternoon disc jockey Les Lane shared with the Athens Banner-Herald, “He was a book of knowledge when it came to country music. He was a walking, talking Google … of country music.”
Aside from his career in broadcasting, Malcom owned a farm and sold flowers and vegetables to businesses in the area. He is survived by his mother, Sherrell Malcom, a wife, Sally, three daughters and eight grandchildren.
The country music radio personality will be dearly missed by the Athens and WMOQ communities.
In partnership with 1-800-TruckWreck of the Witherite Law Group, KISS 104.1 FM appeared at Sole Play in Decatur on Tuesday, July 23, for the free back-to-school “Shoesday” giveaway. Atlanta families wrapped around the block for their chance to be one of the 200 first people in line to win a $100 giftcard for a new pair of back-to-school shoes.
Atlanta News First reports that research by Capital One Shopping reflected families budgeting $890 per household for back-to-school shopping.
“People need help. The world is crazy right now. Everything that’s going on in the world right now, we just want to provide some type of outlet, some type of resource to help people,” Gary Saunders with the Witherite Law Group shared with ANF.
On Tuesday, July 23, WSB-TV’s annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign collected donations from metro-Atlanta community members to stuff more than 6,000 backpacks and provide supplies for 10,000 Georgia students.
The supplies will be distributed by a partner of the campaign, the Children’s Restoration Network, to students in need across Georgia.
In a press release on Thursday, July 25, 11Alive’s Director of Content, Carol Fowler, announced that Marcus Greaves will be joining the station as a Sport Anchor/Reporter. Greaves will be joining the station on Thursday, August 22, leaving his current role as Sports Anchor and Reporter for 11Alive’s sister station in San Diego, CA, KFMB-TV (CBS).
“Atlanta is a place I have always loved and admired, I cannot wait to be a part of not only an amazing news team, but to dive into a city overflowing with culture and a love for sports,” Greaves said in the release.
Welcome to Atlanta, Marcus!
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.
