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Crisis Leadership Webinar

By ssundholm | 03/24/2020 |

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.

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Department of Homeland Security Access Letters

By ssundholm | 03/24/2020 |

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.

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OAB TO CANCEL ANNUAL CONVENTION

By ssundholm | 03/12/2020 |

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.…

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The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Elects Lee Anderson and Chris Lincoln into the Hall of Fame

By ssundholm | 01/24/2020 |

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…

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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Selects Oklahoma for Local Legal Initiative

By ssundholm | 01/21/2020 |

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

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2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards

By ssundholm | 11/19/2019 |

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…

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OAB Remembers James “Bob” Brewer

By ssundholm | 11/07/2019 |

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.  

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FCC Ownership Decision

By ssundholm | 09/25/2019 |

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.

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Upcoming Events

February 16, 2024--OAB Outstanding Achievement Awards Results Announced

March 8, 2024--
OAB Convention Registration Deadline

March 8, 2024--OAB River Spirit Room Block Reservations Deadline

April 4, 2024--Annual OAB Convention, River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa

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by Vance Harrison

OAB Annual Convention

02/09/2024

Thursday, April 4thRiver Spirit Casino in Tulsa Oklahoma is proud that we have the second-most-attended Broadcasters Convention (after Texas) amongst…

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Why the OAB is Financially a Valuable Resource

03/08/2023

Since 1990, all broadcasters have benefitted from the “Manufacturers Exemption on Sales Tax” for items used to produce their signals.…

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Vance Harrison, OAB President

Vance Harrison has been President of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters since 2007. He has been in the broadcasting business since 1978.

David Oxenford has been the OAB’s “Man in Washington,” answering the association’s FCC hotline for over 20 years, and regularly speaking at OAB events on DC legal issues.

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