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…

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.  

The 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.

The 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…

It 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The FCC has released its draft Order for changes to the rules requiring television stations to broadcast specific amounts of educational and informational programming directed to children. Please see our Legal and Regulatory Page for a summary of the changes and a link to the full FCC Fact Sheet.

The OAB met with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to give feedback on the TV Repack Issue as well as local radio issues during the chairman’s recent trip to Tulsa. Pictured (l-r) are Vance Harrison, OAB; Will Payne, Payne Radio Group; Trevor Wiseman and David Griffin, Griffin Communications; Chairman Pai; Rob Krier, Griffin Communications.