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Do you need masks for your staff? Thanks to a supply from FEMA, OAB was able to distribute over 4,000 masks to Oklahoma Broadcasters in June. But wait, there’s more! FEMA sent another shipment, so we have plenty of surplus. If you need extras, or if you never requested your original allotment, just email Nancy…

Jacobs Media is offering OAB member radio stations a free webinar next Thursday on a significant, recently-completed national listener study. Please register with the link at the bottom.  There is a limited number of slots, so register at your earliest convenience. Pathway Thru the Pandemic: Results from Our COVID-19 Tracking Study Thursday, June 11th at…

In our continuing effort to keep you competitive and successful in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, we have arranged for a very informative one-hour webinar this Thursday, May 14, at 2:00 pm. There is no charge for OAB members, and no need to register. Just join the meeting via Zoom on Thursday. The information for logging in…

The National Association of Broadcasters has advised that FEMA is sending face masks to state broadcasters associations to be distributed to all radio and television stations. This is part of FEMA’s effort to supply all essential communications workers with reusable cotton masks. If you are interested in receiving face masks for your employees, please fill…

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.