Alabama Broadcasters

State and national broadcast industry news from the Alabama Broadcasters Association

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Stations consistently provide critical weather and emergency information during weather events, but it's even more impressive when that event hits so close to home. Kudos to @WDHN for always being their for Dothan viewers! #WeAreBroadcasters

[National Association of Broadcasters @nabtweets]

When a tornado hit @WDHN, the station continued to deliver emergency updates in real time — a powerful reminder that local broadcasters never stop serving their communities, even when danger strikes. #WeAreBroadcasters
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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

June already?! Time flies when you're reading "Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes" each week!
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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

We wish the very best to WOOF Radio's Deborah Pearson. The ABA Hall of Famer announced that her last newscast will be June 12, 2026. We, and the Wiregrass community, will miss her oin the airwaves!

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

For the SEVENTH consecutive year, the ABA Education Foundation will award Education Debt Assistance Grants, FIVE at $5,000 each, to help broadcasters pay down student loans. Applications are being accepted until 5pm on June 19th.

Click here to learn more:
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[National Association of Broadcasters @nabtweets]

🎙️ Out now: episode 4 of “AirTime” breaks down last week’s major momentum for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on Capitol Hill with NAB’s Nicole Gustafson.

Listen here: https://t.co/914mdC5XIA

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Congratulations to Alabama's Southeast Chapter Emmy Award winners from @WVTM13, Alabama Public Television, and @AuburnU! Details on the winning entries here: https://t.co/uXYQBbOVmE

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

News regarding the upcoming FCC foreign sponsorship rule, which will exclude "advertisements and paid PSAs" for two years. Read more from Pillsbury Law's Scott Flick.

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Don't miss the week designated for "Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast" entries in the 2027 ABBY Awards!

The week will be Monday, June 8 through Sunday, June 14

Only newscasts which aired during these dates will be eligible!

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

We're following the story and sending good wishes to our members at @WDHN after the station suffered possible tornado damage overnight.

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Don't miss this morning's Engineering Webinar with @RadioWorld_news' Paul McLane.

Paul will give us an overview of the recent NAB Convention held in Las Vegas. If you didn't have a chance to attend this years convention or need a review, join us today!

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

We're so grateful that #AM4EVA has been included in this package and thank @HouseCommerce member @USRepGaryPalmer along with our other AL co-sponsors @RepMikeRogersAL, Rep. @Robert_Aderholt, @RepTerriSewell, @repscfigures, and @RepBarryMoore!

[National Association of Broadcasters @nabtweets]

NAB applauds @HouseCommerce for including the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in its surface transportation package.

We thank @RepGusBilirakis, @RepGuthrie, @FrankPallone and the 380 bicameral cosponsors for their continued support.

📻 Full statement: https://t.co/26fuUdbqh4

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Stations: The National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Awards entry deadline is a week from this Sunday. If you're going to enter, now is the time!

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

AM radio increases the odds of AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act passage with its addition to Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026.

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

"D2M technology enables multimedia content delivery directly to mobile devices without requiring an internet connection, using terrestrial broadcast signals based on the ATSC 3.0 standard."

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Eight set to enter the Radio Hall of Fame: https://t.co/SF2bAMDlCE

[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

. @BroadcastersFDN launches scholarship for students of broadcast families who are studying media & communications:

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

Will Trump appearance on @77WABCradio unclog AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act in Congress?

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

“These incidents are not theoretical, and they are not limited to the IT department or engineering floor... They can disrupt operations, compromise systems, interfere with emergency communications, and undermine trust.”

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

"FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is signaling that broadcasters should prepare for a more assertive regulatory environment, arguing... that stations operating under government licenses face obligations that set them apart from other media platforms."

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

This time next week, we'll (unofficially) kick off summer! To get you through the week, start with "Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes."

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