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The CBA’s Awards of Excellence contest is open and accepting entries through January 9th, 2026.
The 2025 Call for Entries is HERE.
Are you receiving contest notifications?
Newsletter Alerts ↔ Text Alerts
NOW is the time to test your Entries Express account and confirm your station(s) information is accurate.
🗓 ️Save the date!
2026 CBA Awards Gala
Ritz Carlton Denver
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 |
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Each week, Speed & Derron team up, often with esteemed guests, to tackle topics related to client relations, sales strategy, and motivation. This brief show is a great way to start off sales meetings, educate new account executives, and remind yourself why we do what we do.
Speed & Swagger “Ten Minute Trainers” are FREE to CBA members! Use the button below to sign up for weekly training videos.
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The CBA NEEDS You! |
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The CBA needs volunteer judges to return the favor to those states that judge our contest. Click the "Volunteer" button below to sign up! Judging is easy and provides an opportunity to experience the creativity of others in our industry, outside the market.
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Small Market Success Stories
Featuring Paul Jacobs, Jacobs Media
January 15, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. (MT)
Small markets often face tough headwinds—but they’re also producing some of the industry’s most creative breakthroughs. In this fast-paced session, Paul Jacobs spotlights radio and television stations across the country that are redefining what local media can be.
Paul will break down what these stations did, why it worked, and how you can adapt the same ideas—regardless of market size, staffing, or competitive pressure.
Whether you’re facing flat revenues, digital fragmentation, or limited resources, this webinar delivers replicable strategies and fresh thinking you can put to work immediately.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 1/13/2025 at 5PM. |
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Are your Press Credentials expiring? |
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CBA Press Passes expire January 31st, 2026. Order 2026 press credentials today at the button below. |
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LBS Presents:
2026 The Year of Sales Growth
January 12th through 16th at 10AM each day
Join LBS for five powerful sessions focused on growing your sales in 2026! Topics covered will include AI-powered research and prospecting to mastering essential skills, winning with auto dealers, creating stronger campaigns, and achieving your best year of performance ever.
FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required) |
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AI Governance: Getting the Most Out of Your People & Machines
January 21st at Noon
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Companies of all sizes face a business imperative to quickly leverage the tremendous potential of AI. But when employees rush to use AI without clear, actionable guidance, they may expose the company to growing legal risk.
Developing tailored, practical governance – including policies and procedures – helps ensure employees maximize the value of AI while avoiding common, costly pitfalls.
This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 1/19/2025 at 5PM.
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Free RAB Professional Development Courses |
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Are you gearing up to repeat the sales year you had in 2025?
Or are you ready to push performance forward in 2026?
The CBA gives every member a powerful, no-cost way to level up: three free RAB Professional Development Courses. These aren’t passive videos; they’re interactive, modern training modules designed to build sharper sellers and stronger revenue outcomes. Don’t let another year go by without giving your team the tools to grow. Use the link below and secure your courses while they’re available.
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Duplicate Award Plaques Will Cost More After The New Year |
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Due to the rising cost of materials, the price of duplicate plaques will increase to $75.00 starting January 1, 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain the quality and consistency that make these plaques unique to our ceremony.
If you’d like to order a duplicate plaque before the price change takes effect, and after, use the link below.
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Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA) |
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Current NCSA Campaigns |
NCSA messages are vital to the CBA. Keep us advocating for you and fulfill Public File Community Ascertainment requirements with these messages.
Download messages by clicking the button below.
Current NCSA Partners:
• Energy Outreach Colorado (10/1 through 12/31/2025)
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427
Thank you for supporting the CBA!
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Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a nonprofit that provides energy assistance and promotes sustainable practices statewide. Through programs and advocacy, EOC helps families facing energy insecurity and works to ensure equitable access to essential resources. |
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Chief Operator:
The Role & Rules
by John Baich, SECC Chair
A recurring issue identified during inspections is confusion regarding the role and regulatory requirements of the Station’s Chief Operator. While some Chief Operators are fully compliant with FCC rules, others are unaware of their obligations, with many falling somewhere in between. Ultimately, the Chief Operator serves as the station’s primary point of contact with the FCC and is accountable for technical compliance.
Pursuant to 47 CFR § 73.1870, all broadcast stations—AM, FM, TV, and Class A TV—must designate a Chief Operator in writing. This designation must be posted with the station license at all designated control points, including the main studio, transmitter site, and, where applicable, any hub designated as a control point with the FCC. An alternate or temporary acting Chief Operator must also be designated in writing to cover periods when the primary Chief Operator is unavailable. It is critical that any...
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FCC Revises Deadlines...again!
The FCC has revised filing deadlines following its extended shutdown from October 1–November 12. Filings that were due during the shutdown and through November 17 were due on November 18, and new dates now apply across key broadcast systems. Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists are due December 1, and EEO filings and audit responses are due November 24. STAs expiring during the shutdown are extended to December 5th. Silent stations were required to resume operations by 11:59 p.m. on November 18, and construction permits that would have expired during the shutdown must file a license to cover by November 28. The FCC cautions that reminder emails were not sent during the shutdown and that system backlogs may slow processing.
For Colorado stations, the FCC has set a staggered political file upload schedule; Colorado’s window runs December 17–24 for political documents generated during October and early November. The FCC will issue additional LMS guidance, but for now, any LMS applications filed from November 18–25 will be treated as if filed on November 25, which may matter for mutually exclusive technical filings. Stations should review these revised dates carefully, file early when possible, and coordinate with engineering and legal advisors to ensure compliance amid ongoing system congestion.
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