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October 24, 2011
Longtime Alabama Broadcaster Ben McKinnon Passes
Condolences to family and friends of longtime BIRMINGHAM radio broadcaster BEN MCKINNON, who died SATURDAY night, according to the ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION. MCKINNON, who served in the Navy during World War II, began in the newspaper business … more »
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July 8, 2011
Suzanne Goucher Testifies On Federal Alert And Warning Efforts
MAINE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Pres./CEO SUZANNE GOUCHER is scheduled to testify this morning before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications in a hearing titled "Communicating … more »
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June 14, 2011
Radio & TV Played 'Lifesaver Role' During Recent Tornadoes
Whether it was the tornado destruction in ALABAMA, or the more recent twister devastation in MISSOURI, there is no way of underplaying the amazing service to community and quality of life that local radio and TV played during the storms and in the … more »
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May 10, 2011
Radio's Use Of ALERT FM Saved Lives In Alabama
GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS division ALERT FM. which uses the FM radio platform to deliver emergency alert text messages, undoubtedly helped save hundreds of lives during the devastating tornados that ripped across the SOUTH last month. The ALERT FM … more »
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March 28, 2011
WXFLTakes Home 'Radio Station Of The Year' From Alabama Broadcasters Association
BIG RIVER BROADCASTING Country WXFL/FLORENCE took home five honors from the ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION’s ALABAMA BROADCASTERS AWARDS BANQUET on SATURDAY (3/26). WFLX claimed “Best In Broadcasting Medium Market” for PSA, Promotion, … more »
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June 16, 2010
Court Gives FCC 7 Days To Explain New Form 323 Requirements
The FCC has been given seven days from MONDAY (6/14) to respond in the D.C. Court of Appeals and explain why it needs the Social Security numbers of all "attributable" principals of companies filing Form 323 ownership reports. On MAY 28th, the … more »
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April 7, 2010
N.J., Missouri On Board With Alert FM
The NEW JERSEY and MISSOURI STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATIONS have joined ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI and TENNESSEE in supporting GLOBAL SECURITY SYSTEMS' ALERT FM alert distribution system. ALERT FM uses RDS subcarriers to send emergency alert messages to … more »
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March 23, 2010
Alabama Broadcasters Association's 2010 Abby Award Winners Announced
The 2010 ABBY AWARDS were handed out MARCH 20th in BIRMINGHAM by the ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION. COX BROADCASTING Country WZZK/BIRMINGHAM won the “Large Market Regularly Scheduled Newscast” award and CLEAR CHANNEL Country WDXB (THE … more »
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March 30, 2009
ABA Hands Out ABBY Awards
The ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION handed out their annual ABBY AWARDS this past SATURDAY (3/28) at the CAHABA GRAND CONFERENCE CENTER in BIRMINGHAM. More than 50 awards were handed out for excellence in radio and television including RADIO STATION OF … more »
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April 3, 2008
Cox Wins 5 ABBYs
COX RADIO radio stations and its personnel have received five Best in Broadcasting awards from THE ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION, for their excellence in and contributions to ALABAMA radio. The presentation ceremony and annual event was held on … more »