Georgia Association of Broadcasters

12/04/2025

There are TWO Georgia radio stations that have been named as finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Awards! 🎉 Click the link below to see who made the list 👀

The list of finalists is out for the National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Awards.

12/04/2025

FINAL REMINDER 🚨 Applications for this year's E. Lanier Finch Scholarship are due Friday, December 5th! 🎓 Send this to a student who still needs to apply! 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/252598274122157

12/02/2025

Today is 💛 It's a perfect time to support the future of Georgia broadcasting. Donate to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and help fund scholarships, training, and opportunities that shape the next generation of broadcasters. Every contribution counts. Click here to learn more & give today!

🔗 https://www.gab.org/education-foundation/

12/02/2025

After recent audio-chain breaches at stations in Texas and Virginia that injected fake EAS tones and offensive content on-air, the Federal Communications Commission is warning broadcasters to lock down their networks. That includes:

• Updating firmware and security patches
• Changing passwords
• Using VPNs and firewalls
• Monitoring EAS and network logs for suspicious activity

NOW is the time to double-check your station’s defenses! 🔒

Read more 🔗 https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/fcc-warns-of-cybersecurity-risks-after-texas-virginia-breaches?fbclid=IwY2xjawObEJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8xXcn0IuYR9YFCY9VTgnpHiN-C9-Me2zFhFpJ-cuM5jj_MchYzcabatNFEY_aem_NJRjGEJ6lu1Sveg0KtbqJg

11/21/2025

🚨 Deadline Approaching! 🚨

We’re asking all member stations, owners, and managers to help us get this in front of the next generation of Georgia broadcasters.

The E. Lanier Finch Scholarship deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025. 🗓
If you know a student interested in broadcasting or journalism, encourage them to apply 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/252598274122157

🤝 Please share this with your interns, student workers, campus contacts, and anyone pursuing a future in journalism or broadcasting. Your outreach directly impacts students who are ready to grow in our industry.

11/19/2025

The National Association of Broadcasters Congressional PSA Campaign has been a trusted resource since 1985, spotlighting important issues in off-election years.❤️‍🩹

This year’s 30-second radio and TV PSAs feature members of Congress sharing messages on Cancer Prevention, Support for Veterans, Mental Health, Addiction Awareness, Support for Small Businesses, and Blood Donations.

GAB encourages all member stations to air the PSAs from lawmakers whose districts overlap with your audience. 🎥 🎙

If you haven't already, download and run the Congressional PSAs to help amplify these vital messages. 🔗 https://psa.nab.org/cpsa.asp

11/18/2025

We surprised our 2026 Hall of Fame Class with the news… and their reactions say it all. 🥺Honored to welcome these outstanding broadcasters into the GAB Hall of Fame. 🎉Congratulations to this year's class:

Ed Hula Jr. - Retired
Karla Heath-Sands- WALB News 10
Desiree "Dee" Armstrong- WTVM News Leader 9
Dawn Baker- WTOC-TV

11/14/2025

📣 Georgia broadcasters, don’t miss this webinar! Registration for "Politics on the Airwaves" with David Oxenford is FREE for GAB members. David will walk you through everything your station needs to know going into the 2026 election cycle. 🗳

Send us a message for the FREE promo code!
🗓️ November 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

11/13/2025

The GAB is proud to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame Class, honoring four remarkable broadcasters whose work has shaped communities across our state:

✨ Ed Hula Jr. – Retired
✨ Dawn Baker – WTOC-TV, Savannah
✨ Desiree “Dee” Armstrong – WTVM News Leader 9, Columbus
✨ Karla Heath-Sands – WALB News 10, Albany

Each year, the GAB Hall of Fame celebrates broadcasters who have made a lasting impact on Georgia through service, storytelling, and leadership. We’re thrilled to welcome the 2026 class and recognize their outstanding contributions to our industry.

Join us in celebrating these exceptional inductees at the 2026 Hall of Fame Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Emory Conference Center. Registration details coming soon.

Learn more here 🔗 https://www.gab.org/the-2026-gab-hall-of-fame-inductees/

11/13/2025

The GAB joined our partners at the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for this year’s Winter Weather Meeting. Station leaders and weather teams from across the state gathered, both in person and virtually—for key seasonal updates and preparedness planning. ❄️

Thank you to our friends at NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Georgia Department of Transportation, and Georgia Power for sharing their expertise and insights. These annual meetings provide essential information to help Georgia broadcasters keep their communities informed and prepared. 💙

11/11/2025

🎙️ Award-winning radio spots don’t happen by accident, there’s a craft behind them.

🗓 Join us Wednesday, November 19 at 1PM ET for a FREE Radio Mercury Awards–hosted session featuring industry experts Jill Kershaw and Tina Morasco of Sound & Fury.Learn how to cast the right voices for your campaigns and direct talent effectively, using creative techniques that win AND work!

Perfect for sellers, creative teams, and production staff.
FREE for all GAB members. Save your seat today- send us a DM or contact our office! 📩
RAB

11/10/2025

📞 Telecom is booming, and radio is ready to win more of those dollars.
Join the RAB on Wed. Nov. 12 at 12PM CT / 1PM ET for a focused training that will help sellers confidently prospect the telecom category.

You’ll learn:
✅ What telecom brands are buying right now
✅ Messaging that actually resonates
✅ How radio delivers results in a competitive digital space

This session is FREE for all GAB members. Don’t miss it! Send us a DM or contact our office to register! 📩