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In our continuing effort to keep you competitive and successful in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, we have arranged for a very informative one-hour webinar this Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 pm. There is no charge for OAB members, and no need to register. Just join the meeting via Zoom on Thursday. The information for logging in…
Read MoreThe National Association of Broadcasters has advised that FEMA is sending face masks to state broadcasters associations to be distributed to all radio and television stations. This is part of FEMA’s effort to supply all essential communications workers with reusable cotton masks. If you are interested in receiving face masks for your employees, please fill…
Read MoreFCC Issues for Broadcasters During the Pandemic Tuesday, April 21 | 2 PM EDT While the FCC building is virtually empty, the Commission continues to operate during the pandemic. In fact, it has issued a number of rulings designed to help broadcasters during the current crisis while continuing to churn out its routine work. On…
Read MoreIf you weren’t able to join our recent excellent webinars, don’t worry; they are all still available for OAB members. 1. For the Sales Webinar from LocalBroadcastSales.com: Go to www.localbroadcastsales.com and you’ll see the webinar. Also, check out these other very popular sessions from LBS: How to Work From Your Home and What’s Your COVID-19 Strategy? 2. For the Leadership Webinar from Revenue Development Resources: For the webinar…
Read MoreOn Thursday, April 2nd, the OAB will host a brief webinar with Washington counsel David Oxenford to discuss the things you need to know about the FCC during the pandemic. Five questions to be answered include: Can I still contact the FCC if I need to? How does the pandemic affect FCC filing deadlines and…
Read MoreAs you know, Governor Stitt announced “safer at home” restrictions yesterday on essential and non-essential businesses in 19 Oklahoma counties. He referenced “federal guidelines” which are from the Department of Homeland Security under the Critical Infrastructure Security Act. Fortunately, communications companies are included as essential businesses, and specifically broadcasters and media services. Click this link:…
Read MoreUpcoming Events
April 2-3, 2020--Annual OAB Convention, River Spirit Casino and Resort, Tulsa. **CANCELLED**
March 25-26, 2021--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
- LPTV and TV Translators – Settlement Window for Mutually Exclusive Applications and Reminder on Deadline for Vacating Certain Channels 06/02/2020
- The President’s Executive Order on Online Media – What Does Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Provide? 06/01/2020
- This Week at the FCC for Broadcasters: May 23, 2020 to May 29, 2020 05/31/2020
- June 2020 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters: License Renewals, EEO Reports, Broadcast Internet Consideration, and Comments on Significant Viewing, DTS, White Spaces, Regulatory Fees, and Video Description 05/28/2020
- Reminder: PSAs Featuring Candidates Can Give Rise to Equal Time and Public File Obligations 05/26/2020
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 Denouncing Attacks on Journalists Covering Protests 06/01/2020WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to incidents of harassment and acts of violence against journalists covering racial inequality protests nationwide, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
- NAB Statement on Police Action Against Louisville TV Station Crew During Protest 05/30/2020WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to Louisville police firing pepper balls at a local television station crew covering a protest last night, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
- NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2020 Service to America Awards Finalists 05/28/2020
Radio Advertising Bureau
- BONUS – Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring More From Our Panel of Research Experts 05/26/2020The responses from our panel of research experts was so good we just had to probe further! In this bonus episode of Radio on Main Street Erica Farber, President and CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau, posed one last question – “Under the current circumstances, what type of impact do you think research and measurement surveys will have […]Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Research Experts From Research Companies and Broadcasting 05/26/2020There has been a lot interest in understanding how peoples’ behavior has changed during these unusual times. With shelter in place orders due to COVID-19 and just thinking about our own behavior, are we consuming more media? Have our buying habits changed? As we communicate with our advertisers, being able to answer these types of […]Radio Advertising Bureau