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Why the OAB is Financially a Valuable Resource
Since 1990, all broadcasters have benefitted from the “Manufacturers Exemption on Sales Tax” for items used to produce their signals. This includes all capital equipment in your transmission chain, and especially the electricity your transmitter(s) uses. Most of you are taking advantage of the equipment exemption of sales tax, but more of you must also…
Read MoreLegislative Victories
SB302 (Video Streaming Sports)Passage of this bill ensured our local broadcasters will not be excluded from covering regular season H.S. Sporting events. The bill was authored by Senator Bill Coleman in the Senate and Representative Chris Kannady in the House. Please make a point to thank them both. Unanimous support of our Congressional Delegation in…
Read MoreThe General Health of Our Industry
The last three to five years have seen unprecedented changes to the media eco-system and many wonder, “How will Broadcasting compete against this wave of technology?” While it is undeniable that we face significant challenges, we also have gained tremendous opportunities and we must take advantage of those to thrive going forward. A few thoughts…
Read MoreOAB Hall of Fame Member Thomas Goodgame, 1929-2022
OAB Past Chairman and Hall of Fame member Thomas Goodgame passed away at his home on May 10, 2022. Tom was 92.
Read MoreOAB Hall of Fame Member Ron Kirby, 1940-2022
The OAB is mourning the loss of former OAB Board chairman and Hall of Fame member Ron Kirby. The broadcaster and former Oklahoma State Representative passed away on May 29, 2022. Ron was 82.
Read MoreOAB Hall of Fame Member Jim Hartz, 1940-2022
Jim Hartz was a “Natural Broadcaster” who was an incredible reporter, producer, writer, and anchor/talent. Starting at KRMG in the late sixties, Jim transitioned to television at KOTV in Tulsa. His success there landed him the Anchor job at WNBC TV in New York, where for ten years they were a dominant television station. Jim…
Read MoreOAB Convention 2022 Photos and Session Recordings
Thank you to all who participated in OAB Convention 2022, March 24-25 at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. The presentations were excellent, and it was great seeing old and new faces.
Read MoreOutstanding Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet Tickets
Join us on March 25, 2022, at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. We will honor the best work of 2021 from our radio and television members, and induct Chris Lincoln and Lee Anderson into the OAB Hall of Fame.
Read MoreVideo Streaming Summit for Radio Broadcasters, January 24, 2022
Video streaming of High School Sports has become a preferred way for many people to engage with their local schools, and OKLAHOMA leads the nation in video streaming High School Sports with more streams than any other state.
Read MoreCall for Entries: 2021 OAB Awards
It’s contest time again! Entry packets for the 2021 OAB Outstanding Achievement Awards were emailed to member stations on November 1st.
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