Oklahoma City continues to increase its national visibility through coordinated public relations efforts designed to position the region as a prime location for investment and visitation. In 2025, the Chamber’s efforts generated more than 450 earned media placements, reaching an estimated audience of more than 608 million people across business, travel and industry publications. National coverage appeared in outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Bloomberg Business of Sports, Essence, HGTV and Chief Executive Magazine. These placements introduced Oklahoma City to audiences responsible for selecting meeting locations, evaluating event destinations and considering future development opportunities. Placements throughout the year highlighted infrastructure investment, workforce capacity and Oklahoma City’s growing role as a host city for national and international events. Coverage tied to meetings recruitment, economic development and large-scale events appeared in travel, business and industry publications reaching audiences evaluating potential markets for expansion or exploring Oklahoma City as a visitor destination. Several placements resulted directly from national media tours and hosted journalist visits coordinated throughout the year. In June, placements tied to a national media tour reached more than 100 million NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE EXPANDS OKLAHOMA CITY’S VISIBILITY
readers through coverage in Forbes, Essence and the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast. “National media coverage helps us introduce Oklahoma City to audiences who may not be familiar with the scale of our growth or the strength of our destination assets,” said Lindsay Vidrine, the Chamber’s chief marketing officer. “Sharing stories about infrastructure investment, quality of life and industry momentum helps position the region as both a competitive business environment and an appealing place to visit.” National exposure resulting from these efforts can support recruitment activity by reinforcing Oklahoma City’s business climate. As companies and organizations compare potential markets, increased national visibility can help shape perceptions of Oklahoma City’s competitiveness. Sustained national visibility helps ensure Oklahoma City remains part of the conversation as companies, organizations and visitors evaluate potential markets. "Sharing stories about infrastructure investment, quality of life and industry momentum helps position the region as both a competitive business environment and an appealing place to visit.” - Lindsay Vidrine
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