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The passage of SQ 792 has led to some positive changes in liquor advertising regulations. A new one-sheet has been posted with those updates. Click here and then click on ‘Liquor Advertising’ to expand the one-sheet.
Read MoreThe 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards have been judged and the results are here. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and THANK YOU to everyone who entered. Oklahoma broadcasters continue to set high standards for our industry.
Read MoreIn response to the many requests for guidelines on accepting medical marijuana advertising, see the attached advisory from the OAB in collaboration with attorney David Oxenford: Medical Marijuana Advertising
Read MoreFree Webinar! A primer in the premier on-line sales training system. Take 30 minutes to learn how to get the most value from LBS in 2019. Thursday January 24th, 2019 – 9:00 am CT Click below for more information and registration: January 24th – Webinar – OAB
Read MoreThe deadline for submitting your entries for the 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards has been extended to January 14, 2019; 11:59pm. Instructions for entering can be found here
Read MoreThe Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Elects Al Eschbach and Vance Harrison Into the Hall of Fame
The OAB Board of Directors recently elected Sports Broadcaster, Innovator, and Educator Al Eschbach for induction into the OAB Hall of Fame, along with Broadcaster and Industry Advocate Vance Harrison. Al Eschbach Al Eschbach’s broadcasting career began in 1976 as the Sports Director at KTOK Radio in Oklahoma City. In 1985 he moved to…
Read MoreBroadcasters from Oklahoma’s 5th district welcomed newly-elected Congresswoman Kendra Horn on December 11 in Oklahoma City. Pictured above (L-R): Susan Sundholm, OAB; Kevin Perry, Perry Broadcasting; Nancy Struby, OAB; Polly Anderson, OETA; Ty Tyler, Tyler Media; Congresswoman-elect Kendra Horn; Rob Krier, Griffin Communications; Vance Harrison, OAB; William Lanesey, Sinclair Broadcast Group; Jon Phillips, iHeart Media;…
Read MoreJoin us as we honor the best work of 2018 by Oklahoma’s radio and television broadcasters! The 2018 Outstanding Achievement Awards will be presented during our Annual Convention on Friday, April 5, 2019, at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. Entry packets were mailed to member stations on November 16, or you can go here for the information.…
Read MoreLast week we notified members about the September 25th deadline for paying Annual Regulatory Fees. If you have questions, you can find a Fact Sheet from the FCC detailing fees for your station(s) here .
Read MoreJust a reminder… The last session in our webinar series on Recruiting and Retaining Sales Professionals will stream Wednesday, September 19 10:00-11:00am. Tomorrow’s session will cover “Compensation and On-Boarding.” Managers on your team will learn about various compensation plans to assure buy-in and engagement for better retention, as well as strategies to get those new hires ramped-up and productive…
Read MoreUpcoming Deadlines
February 8: OAB Education Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Applications due. Click here for information.
January 14: 11:59pm is the deadline to enter the 2018 OAB Outstanding Achievement Awards. Click here for information.
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by Vance Harrison
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
- FCC Starts First EEO Audit of Radio and TV Stations for 2019 – And Announces Upcoming Review of its EEO Audit and Enforcement Program 02/17/2019
- Washington Legal Issues for TV Broadcasters – Where Things Stand 02/15/2019
- FCC Adopts Order to Eliminate the EEO Mid-Term Report and Starts Rulemaking Proceeding to Review Proceedings on Grants of New Noncommercial and LPFM Stations 02/15/2019
- Elimination of Requirement for Broadcasters to File Contracts and Agreements with the FCC Becomes Effective 02/14/2019
- Copyright Royalty Board Announces Changes in Judges 02/14/2019
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
- Small and Medium Market Radio Forum to Debut at 2019 NAB Show 02/13/2019WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is launching the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum at NAB Show, Sunday, April 7 (2:00 – 5:00 p.m.) at the Westgate. The forum, which is exclusive for NAB members, will offer high-level policy and technology briefings; a deep-dive town hall discussion focused on the future […]
- NAB Show Launches ‘Birds of a Feather’ Program for Content Creation Community 02/12/2019NAB Show is launching a new forum for the cinematic community to connect, collaborate and innovate with the debut of the Birds of a Feather (BoF) education and networking program.
- NAB Statement on Passing of Former Rep. John Dingell 02/08/2019WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the death of former Congressman John Dingell at age 92, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith:
Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Steve Passwaiter, VP & GM at Kantar Media/CMAG 02/13/2019A revenue category that continues to grow is Political advertising. Once considered an after-thought or even time consuming to service, the category is no longer based on specific elections and continues to be increasingly competitive for all media options. In this edition, Erica Farber, President and CEO of the RAB speaks with Steve Passwaiter, VP […]Radio Advertising Bureau
- Radio on Main Street Podcast Featuring Mike Gould, President and CEO of Eastlan 02/06/2019Documenting consumer listening habits on a consistent basis is important to both content providers and sales professionals no matter the size of the market. One company, Eastlan Ratings is focused on serving the needs of small and medium market broadcasters. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Eastlan, a privately held company based in the Northwest, is currently […]Radio Advertising Bureau