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The World's Best Association
Serving Georgia Since 1934
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Why would you want to become a member of GAB? If you want the opportunity to meet with and get to
know the decision-makers of Georgia broadcasting, you need membership in GAB.
If you want to have an inside with the largest, oldest and most prestigious state broadcasting association in America, then
GAB MEMBERSHIP IS JUST YOUR TICKET.
Okay, so what does GAB offer you? Below is a list of just some of the services that are available to GAB
members at this time. Services are being added almost daily in an effort to better serve our members.
If you have any questions that we have
not answered feel free to contact
us.
JUST
SOME
OF GAB's MEMBER
SERVICES
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
REGULATIONS
GAB constantly works with the Georgia Department of Revenue for
the revision and simplification of alcoholic beverage advertising
regulations, and we pass along this information to you in the form of
bulletins and updates. During recent years we have achieved a number
of important revisions which freed broadcasters to advertise
beverages more often and with fewer restrictions. Check our members
only section for the latest regulations governing the advertising of
alcoholic beverages.
AWARDS &
HONORS
The GAB Prestige Awards known as the
GABBY AWARDS are among the
most coveted in the broadcasting industry. Only members of the GAB
are eligible for those figures called "Gabby's", which are presented
annually at the GAB Convention, following
rigorous competition earlier in the year.
Entry forms are mailed in December and are due back in the GAB
office in March of the following year.
COLLECTION
SERVICES
The GAB endorses Szabo Associates of Atlanta, the nation's
recognized number-one media collection service. Their track record
speaks for itself and numerous members have used this service many
times over.
Contact Szabo Associates of Atlanta at 404/266-2464.
GAB EVENTS
Annual Convention - Our annual
convention is one of the largest state broadcasting meetings in
America and is held each June. The convention features entertainment
for the entire family, food, fun and fellowship, as well as meetings
and programs on the top industry issues of the day. You'll take home
practical ideas that will "up your bottom line" and help you operate
more efficiently
Winter Institute - The Radio-TV
Institute is held each February in conjunction with the Henry Grady
School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of
Georgia. Programs feature two and on-half days of intensive seminars
and work sessions on broadcasting needs and issues. Sales,
programming, management and other topics highlight each meeting and
it's not "froth and foam"; it's gut-level, hard-hitting idea sessions
that more than pay for the registration fee to attend. Past speakers
have included the cream of the industry, such as Mike Wallace, Keith
Jackson, Connie Chung, John Palmer, Tom Brokaw, and many others.
Check our Upcoming Events section for more
information.
FCC Liaison and
Intervention
This is probably the single most important and unique service
offered by the GAB to member stations. Since 1981, the GAB has acted
as an intermediary between our stations and the Atlanta office of the
Federal Communication Commission. This means that if there is a
complaint against your station, in most instances, you will hear
about it from the GAB instead of the FCC. They turn the complaints
over to us to work with you toward a "no fault" resolution of the
problem with little or no paperwork.
GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE PROGRAMS
The GAB offers a member health insurance program with full medical
and dental care through The Benefit
Company. Call Susan Clark at (404) 233-2200 for full
information and a quote. You may choose from traditional health
insurance coverage or a PPO Plan (Southcare).
These plans offers good coverage at reasonable rates. Insurance
plans for small multiple employer groups is limited in today's market
and we are fortunate to have been accepted as part of these
outstanding programs.
LEGAL COUNSEL
The GAB, retains two attorneys, one in Washington and one
Atlanta,to help us deal with questions of concern to our membership
as a whole. These attorneys are available to the GAB office to answer
specific questions when answers are of general interest to members.
They are also available to help individual members for specific work
on a contract basic. Contact James
Rawls in Atlanta at (404) 572-6870 or Edward
Hummers in Washington at (202) 828-5760
LOTTERIES &
PROMOTIONS
We keep you posted on the latest FCC and Georgia regulations
regarding lotteries and promotions. As you know, Georgia law and FCC
regulations don't always agree, and it is necessary to know both
since the FCC upholds Georgia laws and regulations. We keep you
updated and informed on these important regulations. We can also
answer specific questions regarding your individual promotions.
MAILING LISTS &
DIRECTORIES
GAB maintains mailing lists of members throughout the state, in
various categories. These mailing lists may be purchased from the GAB
at a nominal fee for private or public mailings, in the form of
mailing labels or mailing lists.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
VIA THE JOB BANK
More and more member stations are utilizing
GAB's JOB BANK for new employees. We maintain full lists of professionals looking for jobs and stations who are looking for professionals. This service is exclusively for GAB members. If you are looking for a new employee, call or e-mail GAB and notify us of your opening. Then, each month, check the GAB's Job Bank mailing to see who has been listed. The list is updated each month.
NCSA DISTRIBUTION
SERVICES
The GAB, NCSA program provides stations with recorded public service announcements and news releases, which promote Georgia and Georgia products. This program also benefits the GAB financially and helps hold down your dues. For more information, contact the GAB's Lanny Finch or Allen Shaklan at (770) 395-7200.
REGULATORY
QUESTIONS
The GAB continually monitors the rulings and regulatory changes of
the Federal Communications Commission in an effort to keep you
informed. When you have a question concerning an FCC rule or
regulation, your answer is just a phone call away. Call us and, if we
don't have the answer, we'll get it for you...quickly and
efficiently...all for the cost of a phone call.
SALES
SEMINARS
The GAB presents periodic sales clinics. Often these are held at
different locations throughout the state to make them convenient for
all stations. These clinics feature top sales speakers from around
the nation, such as Maurie Webster, George Clover, and Chris Lytle.
All seminars are made available to the GAB members at a very nominal
fee, so as to make them affordable to everyone.
Contact webmaster@gab.org
with questions or problems.