FCC 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…

If 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…

On 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…

As 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:…

Sales Webinar from LocalBroadcastSales.com Thursday, March 26 11:12 a.m. (That is not a typo) Local Broadcast Sales is hosting an unprecedented webinar for TV and radio station owners, leaders, managers, and reps! A panel will address strategies for this uncertain time, as well as take your questions. Click below for more information and to register: March…

Leadership Webinar from Revenue Development Resources Friday, March 27 10:30-11:30 a.m. A timely webinar on working with your teams to make the most of unprecedented and uncertain times. Click here for more information and to register. A confirmation email will be sent to registrants.

Two letters from the DHS regarding access to fuel AND employee access to your studio and transmitter sites have been emailed to all members. Please contact OAB if you did not receive the email.

The OAB Board of Directors unanimously voted today to CANCEL this year’s Annual Convention. Given the uncertainty and the risks associated with the Coronanirus, we must respect the Medical Community’s request to minimize any unnecessary “Social Interactions.” We are expecting to re-schedule the Convention for late March or April in 2021, again at the River Spirit in Tulsa.…

The OAB Board of Directors recently elected Programmer, Air-Talent, and Owner-Manager Lee Anderson, along with Sports Director, Play-by-Play Announcer and Network Television Entrepreneur Chris Lincoln. Lee Anderson Programmer, Air-Talent, Owner-Manager, Community Servant Since 1965, Lee Anderson has been the driving force for Radio in McAlester. Lee has been the award-winning morning host of KNED-AM and…

The OAB is pleased to announce that Oklahoma is one of five states selected to participate in an initiative that provides pro bono legal support to our local journalists and broadcasters. You can learn more about this investment in local journalism here:  RCFP Press Release