2013 OAB Annual Convention
Thursday & Friday, April 18-19
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
777 West Cherokee Street
Tulsa, OK
The OAB Convention is getting closer! We have put together a great weekend for you: excellent sessions, plus all the amenities of the Hard Rock--golf, shopping, casino games, and live entertainment.
The Convention Registration deadline was March 29. If you still need to register, call the OAB office at (405) 848-0771.
The stylish Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will host the convention. Call the Hard Rock at (800) 760-6700 for reservations. The special OAB rate is no longer available, but rooms are still available at good rates.
If the Hard Rock sells out, you may be able to book a room at one of the area hotels. There are two hotels located right across the street from the Hard Rock; Hampton Inn, 918-739-3939, and LaQuinta, (918) 739-4600.
The Engineering Conference will be held for SBE members on Thursday and Friday, April 18-19, 2013. The Registration deadline was March 29. If you still need to register, call the OAB office at (405) 848-0771.
We are completely sold out of Exhibit space for 2013. If you would like to be added to the list for March 27-28, 2014, in Oklahoma City, email Nancy Struby.
2013 Convention Highlights
Thursday, April 18
1:00-4:00pm—Team Building with MARK EATON
An incredible 3 hours of motivation and useful team building skills with NBA Star Mark Eaton. Fortune 500 companies contract with Mark to help develop their culture and excellence.
All Day—SBE IP Networking Instruction: Prep for Certification
Wayne Pecena, Texas A&M, will provide prep information for the SBE Certification Testing on Friday afternoon.
12:00-5:30pm—OAB GOLF OUTING at the Hard Rock Hotel Course
Weather permitting, join us for a great round of golf with fellow broadcasters. Cost is $75 with box lunch. Golf course is right at the back of the casino.
6:30-9:00pm—OAB Buffet Dinner and Poker Tournament
Food, Drink and Fun, all together in our own environment. It is a great chance to network with associates and learn the poker world without losing your shirt. Prizes for the winners.
Friday, April 19
12:00-1:30pm—Keynote Luncheon Performance by Roy Firestone
Do not miss this awesome event that will make you laugh and cry numerous times in the show. Reserve your spaces early.
Morning/Afternoon—Broadcast Sales: Digital Strategies
OAB’s Stephen Warley from LocalBroadcastSales.com educates and scores big with both radio and television sellers.
Morning—FCC Commissioner
The OAB is very proud to announce the
appearance of FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn. Please join us as we welcome the
two-term Commissioner to an Oklahoma Forum of Question and
Answer. Here is your chance to hear what the FCC is doing and to
comment on how the agency relates to your business.
All Day—Exhibits
Our exhibitors keep you up to date on the latest trends, equipment, and solutions for your business. OAB welcomes Ford AV, EVS, Sony, Digital Resources, RCS Sound Software, Ross Video, Broadcast Works, Vizrt, Communication Graphics, BE/Commotion, Nautel, RF Specialties, Radio Media Group, GBS, SCMS & Harris Broadcast, FOI Oklahoma, and RF Solutions. Stop by their booths and check out their stuff!
All Day—SBE Engineering Conference
Hosted by Tulsa’s SBE Chapter 56, this four-session event will draw the finest in speakers and sessions.
Morning/Afternoon—News & Photojournalism Workshop Sessions
Hosted by Al Tompkins from the Poynter Institute and Les Rose from CBS News.
Morning/Afternoon—Sales Sessions and Sales Development
Hosted by Mark Levy from Revenue Development Resources, Mark will offer two sessions on Sales Management and Sales ideas that sell….now.
Morning/Afternoon—Legal/Regulatory Review
The OAB’s legal counsel David Oxenford will walk us through the current environment in DC and actions you can take to protect your franchise.
6:00-9:00pm—OAB Awards Ceremony
Reception followed by a gala dinner and the best awards show around. This year’s MC will be OAB Hall of Fame member John David from the NAB.
Convention Schedule
Thursday, April 18
8:00am Registration Opens
8:30-4:30 SBE “IP Summit” (all day)
1:00-4:00 Super Session: “The Four Commitments of a Winning Team”
NBA Star Mark Eaton, www.7ft4.com
12:00-5:30 Golf Outing at the Hard Rock Championship Golf Course
1:30-2:30 Q&A With David Oxenford
David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
6:30-7:30 OAB Reception and Buffet Dinner
Eat, drink, and network in the beautiful Sky Room, 18th Floor
7:30-9:30 Poker Tournament
All skill levels welcome. Fun…no cash losses!! Prizes for the Winners!
Friday, April 19
7:30-8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-4:00 Exhibits & SBE Engineering Conference (all day)
8:30-10:0 “Meet the Commissioner”
Mignon Clyburn, FCC Commissioner
8:30-10:30 “Powerful Storytelling”
Al Tompkins, The Poynter Institute; & Les Rose, CBS News and 60 Minutes
9:30-11:30 “Digital Sales Tool Exchange”
Stephen Warley, LocalBroadcastSales.com
10:00-11:30 “This is Me at Hoover Dam, This is Me at The Grand Canyon…”
Mark Levy, Revenue Development Resources
10:30-12:00 “Be a Story Idea Machine”
Al Tompkins, The Poynter Institute
10:30-12:00 “Shot in a Day (Give or Take)”
Les Rose, CBS News and 60 Minutes
12:00-1:30 OAB Luncheon—Performance by Roy Firestone
1:30-2:45 “Killer and Killers of Ad Copy”
Mark Levy, Revenue Development Resources
1:30-3:00 Washington Update: Regulatory & Legal Review
David Oxenford, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
1:30-3:30 “Sales Prospecting With Inbound Marketing”
Stephen Warley, LocalBroadcastSales.com
1:30-3:30 “Engage AND Inform”
Al Tompkins, The Poynter Institute; & Les Rose, CBS News and 60 Minutes
4:00-5:00 Annual Membership Meeting
6:00-7:00 OAB Reception
7:00-9:00 OAB Awards and Hall of Fame Banquet
Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame Induction of William Weaver
9:00-11:00 Afterglow Reception