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Oklahoma Gazette

Management

Drew Williamson

Owner and Managing Partner

Kimberly Walker

Publisher

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About

Oklahoma Gazette is Oklahoma City's independent news monthly and arts and entertainment authority, founded in 1979. It covers local politics, business, nonprofits, community issues, food and drink, music, arts, culture, and lifestyle, with free print distribution throughout the metro area and digital content at okgazette.com. Published by Red Center Media, LLC, it features Best of OKC readers' polls, event calendars, and Chicken-Fried News.

Why we like Oklahoma Gazette

Oklahoma Gazette stands out as Oklahoma City's premier independent publisher with over 45 years of experience delivering free monthly print and digital content focused on arts, culture, entertainment, food, music, local politics, and community life. Relaunched under dedicated local ownership through Red Center Media, it continues its mission to inform and engage residents while distributing thousands of copies across the metro and hosting the influential Best of OKC awards. Its blend of thoughtful journalism, event coverage, and advertising platforms provides unique value for readers and businesses seeking authentic local connections. This enduring commitment to quality-of-life storytelling and civic participation makes it a top choice in the Publisher industry.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Long-standing independent publisher since 1979 focused on local arts, culture, entertainment, food, music, and quality-of-life issues in the Oklahoma City metro.
  • Produces free monthly print editions distributed widely across hundreds of locations plus robust digital content and event calendars.

Cons

  • Operates on a monthly print schedule rather than daily or weekly, which may limit coverage of rapidly developing news stories.
  • Relies on a relatively small core staff supplemented by contributors, potentially affecting breadth during high-demand periods.

Review Scores

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