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Oklahoma Broadcasters lost a legend this week. James R. “Bob” Brewer passed away on Tuesday, November 5. Please join us in remembering our Hall of Fame member and broadcasting pioneer.
Read MoreThe Appeals Court ruling regarding FCC Ownership rules was delivered this week. In it the Court overturned the FCC’s 2017 decision and policies. Follow this link for more information on the decision from OAB Legal Counsel David Oxenford.
Read MoreThe due date for your FCC Regulatory fees has been extended to 11:59 PM September 27, 2019. Go here for a copy of the Mass Media Filing Guide for information about this year’s fee structure and the payment process. You may also contact the Commission’s Financial Operations Help Desk with inquiries at (877) 480-3201, Option 6 or…
Read MoreIt is important to check your online public inspection files to be sure they are complete and up to date. See David Oxenford’s blog for important information on this matter. Here is the link to his blog article.
Read MoreThe payment window for your FCC Regulatory fees is now open, and fees must be paid by September 24. Go here for a copy of the Mass Media Filing Guide for information about this year’s fee structure and the payment process.
Read MoreThe application for requesting OSSAA Media Passes is available here: http://ossaa.com/Media.aspx. If you have any questions, e-mail Van Shea Iven, OSSAA Media Relations Director, or call (405) 840-1116.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
April 2-3, 2020--Annual OAB Convention, River Spirit Casino and Resort, Tulsa.
News You Can Use
by Vance Harrison
2019 OAB Annual Convention Overview Thursday-Friday, April 4-5 at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. 1. Attendance was 711 different…
Read MoreWhy Local Broadcasting Is Still the Most Dominant Medium By Will Payne, OAB Chairman, Payne Radio Group As Broadcasters…
Read MoreThe following advisory from our FCC attorney David Oxenford relates to the FCC’s use of the C Band earth stations.…
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Vance Harrison has been President of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters since 2007. He has been in the broadcasting business since 1978.
Broadcast Law Blog Updates
- USDA Issues Interim Rules for Hemp Production – How Does it Affect CBD Advertising? 11/13/2019
- FCC To Consider All-Digital AM at its November Meeting – What Questions are Being Asked? 11/11/2019
- Third Circuit Asked to Rehear Decision Overturning FCC Ownership Rule Changes – Where Do We Go from Here? 11/10/2019
- FCC Issues Guidance for Expiring Digital Certificates for EAS Alerts Transmitted Through Internet-Based System – No Impact on Over-the-Air Broadcast Alerts 11/07/2019
- Comment Dates Set on FCC Proposal to Abolish Rule Prohibiting Exclusive Use of Unique Tower Sites 11/06/2019
David Oxenford has been the OAB’s “man in Washington,” answering the association’s FCC hotline for over 20 years, and regularly speaking at OAB events on DC legal issues.
Alternative Broadcast Inspections
Check your ABI certificate! Is it time to renew? Protect your station from random FCC inspections by scheduling or renewing an alternative broadcast inspection.
National Association of Broadcasters
- NAB Statement on Circulation of House Judiciary STELAR Legislation 11/18/2019WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to STELAR legislation circulated today by House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
- 200 House Members Now Support Local Radio Freedom Act 11/14/2019WASHINGTON, DC -- Five Members of the House of Representatives and a Senator have added their cosponsorship to a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations. The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA), which signals Members of Congress's opposition to any potential legislation that imposes new performance royalties […]
- NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Inaugural Media Sales Academy Class 11/04/2019The NAB Leadership Foundation announced the inaugural Media Sales Academy class. The Media Sales Academy was developed from the Media Sales Institute.
Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Dan Price, President of Oink Ink Radio 11/13/2019It is no secret – audio is hot! And the need for great, effective radio commercials is even hotter. In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Dan Price, President of Oink Ink Radio, a creative radio services company. Busier than ever and with 27 years under their belt, they […]Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Mark Maben, General Manager of WSOU 89.5 at Seton Hall University 11/06/2019Gen Z refers to the generation of individuals born between 1996 and 2010. Representing over 25% of the U.S. population, this is a generation raised entirely on the internet and social media. They are beginning to enter the workforce and they are a desired demographic as consumers of our products and services. In this edition, […]Radio Advertising Bureau