Alabama Broadcasters

State and national broadcast industry news from the Alabama Broadcasters Association

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"The appointments follow a dispute over whether APT should end its PBS affiliation after federal funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and criticism of public broadcasting sparked debate and public backlash."

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Gulf Coast staple, @WKRG Meteorologist John Nodar announces his retirement at the end of hurricane season, Nov. 30. Mobile viewers will surely miss you, John, but best wishes in your next chapter!

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Final nail in the coffin for Form 395-B as FCC Media Bureau amends its rules after court ruling.

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“Journalistic independence is foundational to a news organization. It’s a key part of how we maintain your trust."

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Congratulations and THANK YOU to last week's Engineering Academy Radio Class. What a great group!

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🎶 The best part of waking up, is "Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes" in your cup! 🎶

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We're celebrating alongside our Alabama college radio stations participating in today's #WorldCollegeRadioDay! It's always so exciting to see another generation of radio listeners and future broadcasters!

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AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act passage will rely on a lame duck Senate session. Broadcasters (and listeners) are urged to make a push with their Senators.

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Recap of SBA reply comments on FCC's EAS modernization from RadioWorld:

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"Because in radio, when the client feels it, the audience hears it. And when the audience hears it? Business walks through the door."

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Join us for this month's RAB Live Presentation: Radio's Next Chapter: The 2026–2027 Local Advertising Forecast. This session is FREE for ABA members. Email the ABA for the promo code!

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Pictures are here from our #ABAat80 visit to Hollywood/Scottsboro! View them all at the link below.

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"Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes" for your reading pleasure:
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"Emergency Mode For News" helps newsrooms prepare to respond to disasters before they start.

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FCC issues FAQ ahead of Sept. 29 EAS Cybersecurity deadline:
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Join us on WEDNESDAY as we celebrate area broadcasters Beecher Hyde and Kerry Jackson! We'll induct them into our Hall of Fame at our #ABAat80 reception. Broadcasters and community stakeholders are invited to join us.

Register here:
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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

How is your fantasy football team doing? If you're 0-2, at least you have today's "Monday Morning Coffee and Technical Notes!"

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

"A new report argues that live radio’s human curation and spontaneity are exactly what younger music fans are starting to crave and what streaming can’t provide."

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[Alabama Broadcasters @ALBroadcasters]

FCC announces nationwide EAS test for November 17.

ETRS Form One due: Oct. 30
ETRS Form Two due: 48 hours after test (Nov. 19)
ETRS Form Three due: Jan. 4, 2027

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[Jamie Harding @jhardingAL]

This is good news, especially for rural communities. #alpolitics