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Join us as we honor the best work of 2019 by Oklahoma’s radio and television broadcasters! The 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented during our Annual Convention on Friday, April 3, 2020, at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. Entry packets were mailed to member stations on November 14, or you can go here for…
Read MoreOklahoma 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 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
- Franken FMs – The FCC Asks if It Should Continue to Allow Channel 6 LPTV Stations to Operate as FM Broadcasters 12/06/2019
- Radio Stations Receive Inquiries from GMR on the Production of Interim Licenses – What Is this All About? 12/06/2019
- More on Required Public File Disclosures of Issue Ads – Comment Dates on NAB Petition for Reconsideration and Another Admonition for Inadequate Disclosures 12/05/2019
- AMFM Act Introduced in Congress to Impose Sound Recording Performance Royalty on Broadcast Stations 12/02/2019
- NAB Seeks Reconsideration of FCC’s Clarification of Issue Advertising Public Disclosure Requirements – Rules Remain in Effect Though Some Clarification Provided 11/25/2019
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 FCC Approval of All-Digital AM Rulemaking 11/22/2019WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to the FCC's adoption of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would allow AM radio stations to voluntarily convert to an all-digital operation, the following statement can be attributed to NAB Executive Vice President of Communications Dennis Wharton:
- Travel Video Alliance Accepting Submissions for 2020 Travel Video Awards at NAB Show 11/22/2019The Travel Video Awards (TVAs) are open for submissions for the third annual awards program to be held at NAB Show on April 21 in Las Vegas.
- NAB Statement on House Judiciary Passage of Satellite TV Legislation 11/21/2019WASHINGTON, D.C. –In response to today's passage of STELAR legislation (“Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019”) by the House Judiciary Committee, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Robin Fitzgerald, CCO for BBDO Atlanta and recently named 2020 Chief Judge for the Mercury Awards 11/27/2019Thursday, June 4, 2020 is one of Radio’s most important events of the year. It’s the annual Mercury Awards, the only competition exclusively devoted to radio to encourage and reward the development of effective and creative radio commercials. In this edition Erica Farber, President & CEO of the RAB speaks with Robin Fitzgerald, Chief Creative […]Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Dave Greene, one of the GSMs for Entercom in St. Louis 11/20/2019The job of a General Sales Manager continues to change. With revenue growth and revenue enhancement at the top of the list of responsibilities, today’s GSM must equally stay focused on managing for change while coaching and leading their teams in new and different ways. Erica Farber is the President & CEO of the RAB […]Radio Advertising Bureau