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We are now accepting entries for the 2021 GABBY Awards! Submit your entries by March 29th. More information here👇https://www.gab.org/gabbys/
"It's a great day to be a broadcaster in Georgia" For more information visit www.gab.org. The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is the trade association that represents the interests of Georgia’s over-the-air radio and television licensees who reach more than 95% of Georgia’s population every week.
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Our membership is comprised of more than 500 radio and television broadcasters. GAB provides technical, regulatory, and advocacy support to our members as well as offering continuing professional enrichment opportunities designed to keep Georgia broadcasters at the forefront of the industry. For more information refer to www.gab.org.
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We are now accepting entries for the 2021 GABBY Awards! Submit your entries by March 29th. More information here👇https://www.gab.org/gabbys/
WCTV.tv interviewed Congressman Buddy Carter about his experience with the recent U.S. Capitol Storming. Read more here👇
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Rep. Buddy Carter spoke to WCTV about what it was like being in the U.S. Capitol as a mob of Trump supporters interrupted the electoral vote certification.
If your news team spoke with your federal legislators yesterday amidst the mayhem unfolding in the Capitol, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] with the name of the legislators you interviewed.
We are grateful to the dedicated journalists who risked their lives to cover yesterday’s monumental story at the U.S. Capitol. #WeAreBroadcasters https://blog.nab.org/2021/01/07/resolved-defending-the-first-amendment/
“She is beauty, she is grace, she is a GABBY Award”😂 Jenna Kelley WJBF
The best unboxing there ever was 😍 thank you Georgia Association of Broadcasters for the recognition for my “In Your Neighborhood” series! 🥰🥰
We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2020 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship! Join us in congratulating...
✨Sho Irikawa- Columbus State University
✨Ereina Plunkett- The University of Georgia
✨Georgia Chambers- The University of Georgia
✨Nele Langhof- The University of Georgia
✨Sydney Hencil- Brenau University
Read more about each of them here: https://www.gab.org/2020-e-lanier-finch-scholarship-recipients/
Wishing you and yours a safe and #HappyThanksgiving! 🦃
Does your station need masks? We’ve got them! Protect yourself and those around you here 👇
https://www.gab.org/fema-provides-masks-for-georgia-broadcasters/
Tag a journalism student who needs to apply for the GAB Scholarship! 👇 The deadline is November 20th! https://www.gab.org/services/scholarships/
We are now accepting nominations for our 2021 Hall of Fame until Friday, November 20th! Read more about this process here: https://www.gab.org/hall-of-fame/#1581110736082-0053a4ed-968e
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On this very day 100 years ago, the nation's first commercial radio broadcast was aired.🎙 Help us celebrate by commenting some of your favorite radio memories. Watch the video below to see some of ours! 📻 #radio100 National Association of Broadcasters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_icEKhYxBE
In 2020 the GAB is joining the National Association of Broadcasters in celebrating the 100th anniversary of radio. Join us in a trip down memory lane as we r...
Congratulations to all of this year's winners! 🏆 And thank you for watching the #virtualgabbys! Please click here for a full list of winners: https://www.gab.org/2020-gabby-and-merit-winners/
1️⃣ more hour! Stay connected with us throughout the night as we share the #VirtualGABBYs together!🤩 Show us your best "celebration selfie" or let us know how you're watching at home or in your newsrooms! Be sure to tag us and use #VirtualGABBYs
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Good morning Georgia broadcasters! ☀️ The #VirtualGABBY's are finally here! Be sure to tune in tonight at 7:00 p.m. EST and follow along with us on social media using the #VirtualGABBY's
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On Saturday during the #virtualgabbys we will honor the late John Lewis as our GAB Georgian of the Year. Tune in at 7:00 p.m. EST at gabcon.gab.org for this tribute.
❗️ We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Ditty McLemore Engineering Award ❗️
Phil Baker
Jim Gantner
Charlie Harrell
More information here: https://www.gab.org/2020-ditty-mclemore-awards/
Did you miss the #RadioShow2020 ? Don't worry, all sessions are available on-demand until the end of the year! But you MUST register before October 15th! FREE to GAB members!
www.radioshowweb.com
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Don’t forget! All #RadioShow2020 sessions are available on demand after their presentation – catch up on what you missed on your own time. It’s not too late to register at RadioShowWeb.com, and join us tomorrow for more great content!
Raise your hand if you'll be watching the Atlanta Braves game today! 🖐 FOX Sports announcer, Chip Caray has a special message for Georgia Broadcasters! Szabo Associates, Inc.
More information 🔗 https://gabcon.gab.org/
Although we can't be together in person to celebrate this year's #gabbyawards, we are so excited to be able to bring you a virtual show on all devices! 📲 💻
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Happy Friday and a BIG thank you to all of our #GABBYAwards sponsors! For more information about our partners, please visit our website: https://gabcon.gab.org/
Today marks the anniversary of congressional passage of a collection of amendments to the U.S. Constitution - 10 of which would become the Bill of Rights! Help us celebrate by utilizing the resources that the National Association of Broadcasters has prepared. https://www.wearebroadcasters.com/firstAmendment/
In celebration of passage of the First Amendment, join us as we highlight the important work of local radio and TV stations, broadcast network partners and community and national newspapers to provide the most-trusted news to our communities.
We are so excited to celebrate all the nominees just ONE MONTH from today at the Virtual GABBY Awards! 🤩 Join us October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time at https://gabcon.gab.org/
#virtualgabbys #gabbysathome
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Say hello to our #VirtualGABBYs host Monica Pearson 👋 Tune in on October 24th as Monica takes the stage to present the GABBY winners for 2020! Georgia Army National Guard Recruiting
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As #HurricaneSally tracks through the Gulf of Mexico, Georgia Power reminds you to make safety a priority this hurricane season. For tips on how to prepare, visit https://www.georgiapower.com/storm
September is National Preparedness Month, so it’s the perfect time to create an emergency plan for your family. Be sure to keep in mind your family’s health needs. For more on creating an emergency plan, go to georgiapower.com/storm.
Through the good times, and the bad times- local radio has been there through it all. #Radio100
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_icEKhYxBE
In 2020 the GAB is joining the National Association of Broadcasters in celebrating the 100th anniversary of radio. Join us in a trip down memory lane as we r...
Today and every day we honor the lives that were lost and the bravery that was shown. May we #NeverForget.
Thank you Radio World for sharing the story behind our engineering award! If you know a deserving engineer nominate them here: https://conta.cc/3b2KU6Y
Here at Radio World, we celebrate efforts to elevate awareness of the role of our industry engineers.
We are looking for some volunteers to be presenters for our virtual GABBY Awards! If you are interested, please click the link below for more information! #GABBYAwards #GABBYsathome
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Congratulations to Angie Ward from iHeartMedia Inc.
94.9 The Bull and to Beasley Broadcasting station Wkxc Kicks 99 FM for being nominated for #CMABroadcastingAwards !! 😍
Congratulations to all of the #CMAawards nominees! ✨ Watch Wednesday, November 11 at 8|7c on ABC as winners are revealed LIVE on Country Music's Biggest Night!
JUST ANNOUNCED: Full list of 2020 #GABBY finalists!🏆 Make sure to mark your calendars for our virtual awards show on October 24th! https://www.gab.org/2020-gabby-finalists/
We're now accepting nominations for the 2020 Ditty-McLemore Awards! Nominate a deserving engineer here: https://conta.cc/3b2KU6Y
It's official, SESAC rates will remain the same. Stations with individual licensees that are represented by the RMLC should go to SESAC’s licensing portal to execute the new license and submit their CY 2020 annual report by September 23, 2020. Radio Ink Magazine
The rates radio pays to SESAC for use of works from the SESAC library will not change. The rates for music stations remains 0.2557% of net revenue and the rates for talk stations stays at 0.0575% of revenue. The agreement was reached in arbitration.
WATCH: Gray Television, Inc. honored at the 2020 NAB Leadership Foundation, Service to America Awards with the “Service to Community Award for Television.” Gray's "Measure of Hate” was awarded for excellent investigative reporting. This series ultimately lead the FBI to overhaul policy and ending the agency’s decades-long illegal practice. 😱 https://servicetoamericaawards.org/#:~:text=TELEVISED%20SPECIAL%20COMING%20AUGUST%2022%2C%202020&text=The%202020%20Celebration%20of%20Service,broadcasting%20essential%20to%20our%20communities.
Televised event coming August 22, 2020
Lots of important information in our newsletter this week! 📩 Check it out: https://conta.cc/34t1ewF
Happy #NationalRadioDay! What do you love the most about working in radio? 🎙
The GAB is proud to support Congressman David Scott
COVID-19 Testing Event. Come on out and get tested this Saturday for FREE!! NAB Public Service
Join us at the Thirteenth Congressional District Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Event.
The Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services and Family Health Centers of Georgia will conduct free Covid-19 testing. The Atlanta Community Food Bank will distribute fresh food and produce boxes to the first 1,500 families.
Register online at www.DavidScott.House.Gov/covid19testing.
We hope to see you there! #Covid19Testing
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GABBY Entries are due Monday!! Only four more days to make sure your work is recognized at the #2020GABBYAwards ! https://www.gab.org/gabbys/
Time is running out!!! Only 5 days left to submit entries for the 2020 #GABBYAwards. Here's a few of our categories without any entries! https://www.gab.org/gabbys/ Best Online Breaking News Coverage Best Community Service Project Best Mobile App Best Feature Story Best On-Air Personality Best Reporter Best Team Political Coverage Best Team Weather Coverage Radio Station of the Year Best Meteorologist Best News Anchor Best Newscast Best Photojournalist Best Program (Non News or Sports) Best Sports Anchor Best Sports Program TV Station of the Year
Only 6 days left to submit entries for the 2020 #GABBYAwards. We still have 24 categories without any entries, so submit yours now❗️ https://www.gab.org/gabbys/
ONE WEEK left to submit GABBY entries!! https://www.gab.org/gabbys/
Show us your "Best Community Service Project" that highlights how you give back to your communities and we might give you a #GABBYAward 😏 Check out last year's winner!
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find in this week’s GAB newsletter. 📲 Stay connected with us and sign up for our weekly newsletter at gab.org!
Are you looking for a fresh start in 2020? Head on over to our website and take a look at our job postings! https://www.gab.org/
That's right, only 🔟 more days until #GABCON2019! But there's a lot of other news this week in Georgia broadcasting. Read all about it here: conta.cc/30pdkRV
Coming soon to a mailbox near you: 📭#GABCON2019 discounts!! This mailer includes a 50% off discount and important information about the weekend!
It's no secret that the GAB is celebrating our 85th Anniversary... but our anniversary video is! You're in luck because today we've decided to share a quick preview.😬 Like what you see? Attend one of our Anniversary Tours to watch the full video! .......................................................................................................... Albany Tuesday, May 21st - Merry Acres Event Center 1500 Dawson Rd, Albany GA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Athens Thursday, May 23rd - Graduate Athens (Galleria II) 295 E Dougherty St, Athens 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Macon Tuesday, June 18th - Venue TBA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Columbus Tuesday, June 25th - Venue TBA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Augusta Thursday, June 27th - Venue TBA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Savannah Tuesday, July 23rd- Venue TBA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Atlanta Thursday, July 11th - Venue TBA 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Day 3 of the GAB Radio Talent Institute takes to to Mercedes Benz Stadium! 🏈⚽️Soon the students will learn from some of the best sports personalities in the business! #GABRTI National Radio Talent System
Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia Dean Davis welcomes the students to day one of the GAB Radio Talent Institute! Don’t they look like a talented group?! 🤩 National Radio Talent System #GABRTI
This week the Federal Communications Commission is on their Southeast Region Road tour to discuss telecommunication issues that affect consumer’s daily lives. One of those issues is the upcoming Television Broadcast Transition. Eduard Bartholme from the FCC’s Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau had this to say about broadcasters making the transition:🔈
This year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaimed April as "Safe Digging Month." Check out the video below to see why it's important to call GA811 before you dig! Our team had a blast putting together this PSA with Access WDUN's Scott Kimbler.
The GAB supports the Alabama Broadcasters Association "Together for Alabama" tornado relief effort. WTVM News Leader 9 in Columbus, Georgia is participating in this effort through a donation portal to the Red Cross. Although no lives were lost in Georgia, many homes, businesses, and communities were severely impacted. If you would like to make a donation, please use this link: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wtvmcolumbus-pub.html/
As we gear up for #GABCON2019, let's take a look back at last year's conference! GABBY Call for Entries and GABCON Session Proposals are now open on our website: https://gab.org/just-announced-gabcon-2019/ 🎥Thank you to WSAV News 3 On Your Side for this video!
Congratulations to MLS Cup Champions, Atlanta United FC! This is the first major title for the state since 1995!!⚽️👏🏻🎉
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it... and so will #GivingTuesday! Help out those in need by giving to GAgives at gagives.org on November 27th.
Ever wondered how those PSA’s you hear on the radio are made? Thank you to Georgia News Network and Georgia Department of Public Safety for all your work! Listen for this Spanish PSA on your local radio station today!
Anyone have a U-Haul truck we can borrow for #GABCON2018? Here’s a sneak peek at some of our promotional items that we’ll be taking to Savannah in just 18 days!
Check out this important message from Bob Houghton, President of the GAB! For more information click here: https://gab.org/gabcon/
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