With two months remaining before the 118th Congress adjourns, automakers continue to lobby against the AM for Every Vehicle Act. The act would require for any vehicles manufactured and sold in the U.S. to have AM radio included as a safety feature at no extra cost to the consumer.
The bi-partisan legislation has made great strides since it was first introduced during the 117th Congress. Currently, the bill is awaiting votes in the House and Senate, after gaining 262 co-sponsors in the House and a supermajority in the Senate.
While the bill’s significance has only been magnified by the recent disasters of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, car manufacturers continue to push back.
After 43 years in broadcasting, 31 with WRDW/WAGT Augusta, anchor Richard Rogers retired on August 24, 2024.
A native of Brunswick, GA, Rogers’ first gig in broadcasting was with WSAV as a weekend anchor and reporter. In the early years of his broadcasting career, Rogers would spend time in Florida and North Carolina markets before coming home to the peach state. In 1981, Rogers made the move to Augusta and would spend the next 31 years in the market.
WRDW/WAGT reports, “The Georgia Associated Press named him Best Anchor. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters named him Best TV Personality. The Southeastern Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences inducted Richard into the Silver Circle of Excellence for his career achievements.”
Congratulations, Richard and thank you for your service to Georgia! The GAB wishes you well in your next chapter.
“The most important part of our job is to help. That’s what you’ll remember. You won’t remember the ratings or growth, but you’ll surely remember when you helped your neighbors, significantly helped them in their lives. To me, that’s the joy of being a broadcaster,” says Davies.
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The ‘Toni & Tony in the Morning’ show debuted on KISS 104.1 on October 23, filling the spot previously held by Frank Ski.
Led by Toni Moore and stand-up comedian Tony “Sco” Sculfield, the show will be “an authentic, info-tainment show created in Atlanta for Atlanta,” according to CMG Atlanta Director of Brand Operations, Nate Reed.
Moore has been with the station since 2019 and has been hosting the morning segment solo since Ski’s departure in January. In addition to her role at WALR, Moore acts as TV Host and Producer of ‘Sytonnia LIVE’ for TSTNetwork and EIC/Lead Reporter at Sports Wire Magazine.
In addition to being a touring stand-up comedian, Scufield hosted mornings, afternoons and nights at Chicago radio stations. From 2016 to 2022, he hosted mornings at KBLX San Francisco.
In a statement, Moore said, “Being local and live helps us to genuinely connect with the community and keep our finger on the pulse and culture of ATL. We’re your morning drive in, your inspiration, and your source for headlines and trending topics. Atlanta, prepare to be inspired and entertained — the laughs will be contagious!”
11Alive has welcomed some new faces to its team.
Danielle Moss has joined the Weather Impact team at 11Alive as Weekend Meteorologist.
Moss most recently served as the Chief Meteorologist at 11Alive’s sister-station, WATN-TV, in Memphis. Moss was the first African-American female Chief Meteorologist in the state of Tennessee. In a Facebook post Moss says, “I have broken through ceilings that I had no idea existed. The last three years have been amazing. I will always cherish the memories and friendships that I have made.”
Last week, 11Alive also welcomed Jason Rodgers to the team as Senior Streaming Producer. Rodgers most recently served as a Video Editor at the Weather Channel.
On October 21, 2024, the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) announced its 2025 Board of Directors, following the organization’s Fall Board of Directors meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
“There’s never been a more important time for us to work together to tell radio’s story and drive radio and digital revenue growth for the industry and our RAB members,” said Erik Hellum of Townsquare Media and newly elected Chief Operating Officer and Chair, RAB Board of Directors. “I am very excited to lead RAB’s Board of Directors as we pursue those goals.”
In addition to Hellum, Cox Media Group’s Rob Babin was elected as Vice Chair; Bonneville International’s Scott Sutherland was elected Treasurer; and Julie Koehn of Lenawee Broadcasting Company was elected Secretary. Jeff Warshaw of Connoisseur Media is the Immediate Past Chair.
Full list of RAB Board of Directors.
The 2025 Kiplinger Fellowship applications are open until November 1 to eligible journalists across the globe.
The Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism announces the 2025 fellowship will focus on artificial intelligence (A.I.) and explore appropriate applications of A.I. in journalism. The fellowship will begin on Sunday, March 23 through Friday, March 28, 2025 at Ohio University.
H.R. 8449 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2024
Headed by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
09/18/24 – House of Energy and Commerce passes bill to House floor in 45 – 2 vote
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
- 264 Cosponsors
S.1669 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- 62 Cosponsors
