Did you miss the 2026 OAB Convention?
Check out the videos of the Sessions and the Hall of Fame & Outstanding Achievement Awards.
OAB Says Farewell to Vance Harrison
OAB congratulates Vance Harrison on his retirement as President of the OAB. His leadership, integrity, and vision have had a lasting impact on our industry, strengthening the voice of broadcasters and guiding the association through years of growth and change.
November 12, 2025
OAB Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline
April 9, 2026
OAB Annual Convention—OKANA Resort, Oklahoma City
PEP Schedule
Alternative Broadcast Inspections
Check your ABI certificate! Is it time to renew? Protect your station from random FCC inspections by scheduling or renewing an alternative broadcast inspection.
National Association of Broadcasters
- State Broadcasters Associations Call on Congress to Protect Fans’ Access to Live Sports on Broadcast TV 05/11/2026The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today applauded a resolution adopted by the 50 state broadcasters associations, along with the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, urging Congress to reexamine the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 to preserve broad fan access to sports programming as more games move behind streaming paywalls.
- NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Service to America Leadership Honoree 05/07/2026The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced that philanthropist and businesswoman Gayle Benson will be the recipient of the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award for her exceptional civic and humanitarian contributions.
- NAB Launches “AirTime” Podcast Delivering Weekly Insights on Policies Shaping Local Broadcasting 05/06/2026The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today launched a new podcast dedicated to delivering timely broadcast industry news. New episodes of “AirTime” will be released every Wednesday morning, highlighting the legislative and regulatory developments that impact local television and radio stations. The first episode is available now, addressing Washington’s interest in keeping live sports on […]
- NAB Leadership Foundation Announces 2026 Broadcast Leadership Training Award Winners 05/01/2026The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) recently announced the recipients of the Diane Sutter Shooting Star Award and the Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) Champion Award during its annual BLT Alumni Reception held in Las Vegas during NAB Show.
Broadcast Law Blog
About the Author
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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