Become a Member
The Ohio Association of Broadcasters (OAB) has been serving radio and television stations across the Buckeye State since 1937. With more than 300 radio and TV stations in Ohio as members, the OAB represents the interests of broadcasters at the federal and state level. The OAB also offers training, legal and compliance support, and other services to members.
Become a Broadcast Member
To become a member, you can apply online or mail or fax in this PDF version of the 2013 application. Both application methods include information on membership dues.
As an OAB member, your station can take advantage of the many OAB services, including:
- Legislative Advocacy
- Access to OAB’s FCC Hotline
- Access to OAB’s Ohio Info-Line
- Reduced fees for Alternative Broadcast Inspection
- Access to OAB’s Engineering Hotline
- Reduced fees for Seminars and Conferences
- Job postings on OAB Website
- Business Support Services
Membership dues are based upon the annual revenue of stations. Membership dues are billed in two installments - in January and July - each year. The dues are based upon the amount of annual revenue for stations. Commonly-owned stations with studios located in the same market may combine revenue of all stations for purposes of paying membership dues. You can apply for OAB membership by either faxing in the PDF version of the 2013 application or using the online application.
If you have questions regarding this dues structure, please contact OAB President Chris Merritt at cmerritt@oab.org or by phone at 866.OAB.5794 or 614.228.4052.
COMPLETE THE ONLINE BROADCAST MEMBER APPLICATION
Become an Associate Member
To become a member, you can apply online or mail or fax in this PDF version of the 2013 application.
OAB Associate Members span a range of industries, from engineering firms and suppliers of goods and services to organizations that partner with stations throughout the state.
All Associate Members benefit from the ability to keep up with issues affecting the broadcasting industry through the OAB Legal Update. Associate Members are welcome to attend OAB events at the member rate.
Dues for Associate Members are $286 per year. To join as an Associate Member, fax in the 2013 application or use the online application.
