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On or before October 10, all TV and radio stations must upload to their public file their Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists for the 3rd quarter (July, August, and September). The Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists are a station’s evidence of how it operated in the public interest, demonstrating its treatment of its community’s most significant issues. If you need a refresher on…

C-band earth station licensees can elect lump sum reimbursement payments for repacking costs by September 14.

The Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) yesterday announced an agreement with SESAC to extend until the end of 2022 the current rates for the public performance of SESAC music by commercial radio stations. This long and protracted agreement will significantly lower your SESAC music licensing fees, which is great news for broadcasters. For more about…

    The OAB lost a remarkable Broadcaster and Community Advocate in Doug Williams on Friday night.   Doug was a maverick owner, air talent, and entrepreneur who symbolized the best a local broadcaster can be. His stations in Woodward were always top notch. Services will be at 2:00pm on Wednesday, August 12, at the First United…

On July 3rd, President Trump signed the “PPP Extension Act”, giving potential borrowers until August 8 to apply for PPP loans.

Back in June we sent all members an updated access letter for essential communications workers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The new guidance references CISA Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers Advisory Guidance, issued on May 19, 2020. Click here for that document. See page 16 for reference to…

We are very excited to offer this valuable membership benifit to our OAB news professionals: training sessions from Al Tompkins at the Poynter Institute. OAB is picking up the tab, so you’ll get four hours of Al at no cost to you. What a deal!

Oklahoma Radio Helping Oklahoma Radio Save the Date: Tuesday, July 14, at 12:00 noon for Radio’s SUPER ZOOM SESSION on Growing New Revenue. Grab lunch from your favorite advertiser and chow down while sharing ideas with your colleagues! This will be your most productive lunch hour in months.

Mark this down! Oklahoma Primary Election Day, Tuesday June 30th. Why? Because Primary Election Day can also be the start of your sprint for more political ad dollars than you’ve ever written. And if you don’t get them, your competitors will. Learn how your Radio Stations can sell political advertising immediately following the Primary Elections.…

LocalBroadcastSales.com is offering OAB member radio stations a free webinar on Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00am on the results of a major COVID-19 impact shopping survey. You will be able to access this unique shopping research and quickly create compelling presentations to help local businesses realize shopping opportunity for their business. All LBS attendees will…