Guaranty Corporation

08/12/2025

It all began with a leap. From humble beginnings in Po***ck, LA, George A. Foster, Sr. transformed his vision into reality by founding Guaranty, as a local insurance company, in 1926, driven by faith and a commitment to serve his community. This legacy continued with his son, George A. Foster, Jr., who acquired Channel 9 and boldly launched Guaranty into broadcasting in 1964, reshaping our journey for the next 50 years. Today, as we engage in meaningful initiatives through our charitable arm, the Guaranty Foundation, we honor our past while looking boldly to the future. The next leap of faith is still ahead of us, and we’re ready to create the next 100 years with courage and belief.

06/24/2025

At Guaranty, we’ve had the joy of supporting our radio broadcasting business, Guaranty Media, making life-saving information and the best in entertainment accessible to our radio listeners for decades — bringing you everything from music and sports to the latest local news and weather, rain or shine! (Keep those fresh batteries in your radio during hurricane season!) Thanks to the amazing crew who keep our live and local radio stations humming every day for decades, Guaranty Media has proudly served as the voice of Southern Louisiana!

In our century of work, our commitment to pioneering innovation has remained steadfast. With our radio broadcasting business (Guaranty Media) we were (and still are!) home to the first radio station in America to broadcast sports on FM and launched ESPN radio in Baton Rouge. Guaranty Media has shaped the local landscape of entertainment. It is our joy and privilege to continue to pioneer for our community for the next 100 years! Eagle 98.1 100.7 The Tiger WTGE 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge Talk 107.3

06/24/2025

In our century of work, our commitment to pioneering innovation has remained steadfast. With our radio broadcasting business (Guaranty Media) we were (and still are!) home to LSU Sports. As the flagship radio station of LSU, we became the first radio station group in America to broadcast all football, men’s basketball, baseball, women’s basketball and softball on FM. Guaranty Media has shaped the local landscape of entertainment. It is our joy and privilege to continue to pioneer for our community for the next 100 years!

05/14/2025

Congrats and may the force be with you, T-Bob! Miss you around here, we will... but we know you'll kill it with Barstool!

T-Bob Hebert accepts position with Barstool Sports, leaving Baton Rouge

https://www.louisianasports.net/t-bob-hebert-accepts-position-with-barstool-sports-leaving-baton-rouge/

05/14/2025

As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2026, we want to emphasize that this milestone is just the beginning. Our commitment to serving our community is stronger than ever. Thank you for being part of our journey over the last century–here’s to the next 100 years of enriching lives!

05/07/2025

🎙️ Way to geaux Eagle 98.1 and the listeners who came thru!!! 🎙️
Thrilled to share their "2025 Dreams Come True Radiothon", presented by The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC, raised an incredible $15,000 for one of our nearest and dearest, Dreams Come True. The team at Eagle continues to do us proud as they & 🦅💜

🎙️ A heartfelt thank you to our amazing listeners! 🎙️

Because of your generosity during the 2025 Dreams Come True Radiothon, presented by The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC, we raised an incredible $15,000 to help grant dreams for local kids facing life-threatening illnesses.

A special shoutout to Louis Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Action Industries Inc, Patient Plus Urgent Care, Subaru of Baton Rouge, Service Chevrolet Cadillac, LUBA Workers' Comp, Duplessis Builders, and our title sponsor, the Baton Rouge Clinic, for making this possible. From all of us at Eagle 98.1, thank you for helping make so many dreams come true! 🌟

03/27/2025

Just giving an extra special 👊💥to the team at Gatorworks not only for being a treasured part of our business, not just for being the superstars that they are, but also for the spectacular work they did on our website, www.guarantygives.com .

03/26/2025

So proud of Michelle Southern for this stellar achievement! Congrats, Michelle, on being recognized for your tireless efforts with a . We know all of us here at Guaranty Corp and Guaranty Media could never do it without you. Rock on!

Fly like an 🦅, Michelle Southern!! Our favorite face-melting DJ & Operations Manager has been recognized for her excellence with a !!

The Gracie Awards are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025. Excuse us, but Michelle has reached *icon* status now as she joins past winners Carol Burnett, Kathy Bates, Hoda Kotb, Keke Palmer, Christina Applegate, Ava DuVernay, Melissa McCarthy, Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters just to name a few.

“For 50 years, the Gracie Awards have honored the storytellers who push boundaries and redefine what’s possible,” said Becky Brooks, President of AWMF. “This is more than an awards show...The women we celebrate today are shaping the next 50 years..."

We already know Michelle is a powerhouse and her Gracie Award will look great in our Hall of Fame alongside all her other awards... allow us to embarrass Michelle further:
⚜️2013 Best Broadcast On Air Talent from Women in Media Baton Rouge
⚜️2014 Best Feature from National Association of State Radio Networks
⚜️2016 Best Newscast and Best Spot Coverage from National Association of State Radio Networks
⚜️2020, 2021, 2023 Best Personality from Louisiana Association of Broadcasters
⚜️2023 Celebration of Service to America from National Association of Broadcasters
⚜️2025 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Prestige Awards for Eagle 98.1 as Station of the Year.. and this is just a handful! Not to mention all she does for her colleagues, Guaranty Media, and our community every dang day.

Michelle will receive her Gracie Award at the Gracie Luncheon in June in NYC.

Eagle Fam, show your love and congrats in the comments below!
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02/26/2025

Who remembers Buckskin Bill? (Comment below if you do!)

During Guaranty’s ownership of WAFB-TV, Buckskin Bill not only captivated kids in his storyland cabin but also inspired the Baton Rouge community with his famous sign-off: “Baton Rouge needs a Zoo!” He even ran a penny drive that raised over 600,000 pennies to purchase the zoo’s first two elephants, Penny and Penny Two!

Thanks to Buckskin Bill's dedication, the Baton Rouge Zoo opened its doors in 1970. You're never fully dressed until you’ve put on a smile, and Buckskin Bill certainly brought smiles to us all! BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo Guaranty Media

02/07/2025

⚜️GBR's Ride or Die since 1926⚜️

From our humble beginnings, Guaranty Corporation has proudly fulfilled vital community needs and navigated significant historical moments. Grounded by our past and guided by the vision of our founder, George A. Foster, Sr., we look forward and embrace the media landscape to adapt to our ever-evolving industry.

Join us as we honor a century of dedicated service and gallop toward tomorrow! To learn more about Guaranty’s roots, view the full timeline here: www.guarantygives.com
Guaranty Media Gatorworks Eagle 98.1 100.7 The Tiger WTGE 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge Talk 107.3

02/07/2025

Contact Information: Guaranty Media Kelli Frieler [email protected] Release Date: February 4th, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Guaranty Media Welcomes Former LSU Standout Jared Mitchell as Business Development Manager in Houston BATON ROUGE, LA – Guaranty Media is proud to announce that ...

01/19/2025

🖐Welcome to our page! Thought we'd introduce ourselves to social media on our 99th birthday. 🥳 Guaranty Corporation is a local, family-owned business that has had many iterations since it's founding in 1926. We are home to and proud partners of Gatorworks, Guaranty Media, Guaranty Digital Media and more. Collectively, we provide top-notch digital marketing & advertising services while keeping southern Louisiana informed and entertained on air via Eagle 98.1, 100.7 The Tiger WTGE, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge & Talk 107.3. Thanks to our platforms we are uniquely equipped to keep our promise to enrich lives, serve others. Follow us here for all things Guaranty Corp and our charitable arm, Guaranty Foundation!

PS: Here's a handful of us who lived to tell the tale (and were better for it!) after a day of wrangling elementary schoolers . 💜💛💜