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CBA Needs You! |
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The CBA Awards of Excellence doesn't happen without broadcasters stepping up for each other. We need volunteer judges to reciprocate for the states that judge our contest.
This is your chance to be part of that process.
Judging is quick, easy, and genuinely fun. You’ll get a front-row seat to the best creativity, storytelling, and production from broadcasters outside Colorado, ideas and inspiration you can add to your professional toolkit.
Click the “Volunteer” button below and help keep the Awards process going!
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The Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment
February 5th at Noon
Many of the biggest names in media and advertising, from broadcasters to cable networks to Hollywood studios to broadband providers to advertising holding companies, are grappling with major strategic financial transactions.
There is also a vast undercurrent of activity in the private markets in subsectors such as sports, AI (from generative to niche large language models), and the creator economy. What can we learn from those deals announced to date, how can you improve your position and what might we expect in the market looking ahead in 2026.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 2/3/2026 at 5PM.
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Invest in Your Growth: Apply for a CBA Scholarship |
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The Colorado Broadcasters Association is proud to support the continued growth and development of Colorado’s broadcast professionals through our Broadcast Education and Development Program (BEDP).
Each year, the CBA allocates $18,000 in scholarship funding to help employees of CBA member stations participate in broadcast-focused education — including training programs, conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities designed to sharpen skills and advance careers.
If there’s a course, conference, or training opportunity you feel passionate about — one that would make you a stronger broadcaster, leader, or creator — we encourage you to apply. Scholarships of up to $1,000 per applicant are available, and awards are made on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis while funds last.
This program is all about investing in you and fostering a stronger, more innovative broadcast workforce across Colorado.
If you’re ready to grow your skills and deepen your impact in local media, now is a great time to explore your options and submit an application.
👉 Learn more and apply on the CBA website
We can’t wait to see how you continue to shape the future of broadcasting in Colorado. |
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Resilient Leadership in 2026
February 11th at Noon
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In an era of constant volatility, finance and media leaders are expected to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information.
In this practical and engaging session, Lucy Chen introduces a modern framework for resilient leadership in 2026, showing how leaders can stay decisive without burning out themselves or their teams.
Drawing from experience across highly regulated industries, executive coaching, and thought leadership, Lucy shares actionable tools for navigating uncertainty, prioritizing effectively, and communicating decisions with confidence.
This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 2/9/2026 at 5PM.
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Lasting Impact Deserves Recognition — Submit a Hall of Fame Nomination |
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Nominations Now Open for the CBA Hall of Fame – Class of 2026
Every year, the Colorado Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame recognizes the broadcasters who shaped our industry, strengthened our communities, and left an undeniable mark on Colorado audiences.
These are the icons, innovators, leaders, and behind-the-scenes heroes whose careers helped define what broadcasting in Colorado truly means.
Now, we’re calling on you to help us identify the next class of Hall of Fame inductees.
🏆 Know a Broadcaster Who Deserves This Honor?
Now is the time to act.
📅 Deadline to submit applications for the Class of 2026 is April 30th.
Applications received after April 30 will be considered for the following year.
Let’s make the Class of 2026 unforgettable. Start a nomination today and help us honor the legends of Colorado broadcasting. |
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CBA Virtual Job Fair February 16th - 20th |
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The CBA will facilitate a Virtual Job Fair the week of February 16th. Virtual Job Fairs fulfill the FCC option of participating in “at least four job fairs” during a 2-year period. By participating in four virtual job fairs within a 2-year period, a station fulfills one requirement of the third prong (supplemental efforts) of the FCC’s Options Menu.
FREE for CBA Members
$100 for Non-Members
Register by February 11th at 5:00 PM.
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Don’t miss a thing! 📬📲 |
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Sign up for the CBA newsletter and text alerts to stay in the loop on events, deadlines, webinars, and industry updates. Already getting them? Share with a colleague and help spread the word! |
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Leading thru Chaos
February 19th at 11:00 a.m.
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Explore what effective leadership looks like during times of uncertainty and constant change. Learn strategies to unify teams, raise the leadership bar, and communicate in ways that empower and motivate others, even in challenging circumstances. Gain practical tools to set and achieve meaningful goals, build a stronger culture, and help your team perform at a higher level, no matter what pressures you face.
This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 2/17/2026 at 5PM.
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Entries in the Awards of Excellence are currently being reviewed by more than 225 broadcast professionals from across the country, ensuring a fair, peer-driven evaluation outside our local markets.
Each submission is scored by panel judges in four core areas: Content, Creativity, Execution, and Production Value. Together, these criteria recognize excellence in both craft and impact across radio and television.
🗓 ️Save the date!
2026 CBA Awards Gala
Ritz Carlton Denver
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
A limited block of discounted hotel rooms is available and can be booked at this LINK.
Gala ticket sales will open soon.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Madison Golesh. |
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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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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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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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Tower Inspections – Protecting Your Vertical Assets
by John Baich, SECC Chair
Tower maintenance and inspections should be at the very top of every broadcaster’s to-do list. Without a functioning tower, you are simply not broadcasting, unless you are licensed and operating from a fully compliant auxiliary facility on a separate structure. While tower failures are relatively infrequent...
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ABIP Moves to an Annual Schedule
The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) will move from a 2 years on, 1 year off schedule to offering annual inspections from early spring to late fall.
With the addition of Colorado's own John Baich as ABIP inspector for the CBA the program is now available every year. This provides a solution for stations that failed prior inspections, are undergoing ownership changes or would simply like to have the peace of mind, and certification, confirming their stations are in compliance.
Stations found in-compliance are granted a 3 year grace period, during which stations are exempted from further routine inspections by the FCC. Any non-compliance found by the inspector will not be reported to the FCC nor any other governmental agency. A detailed report of any non-compliance items and "best practices" is provided after each inspection.
If your station is in need of an ABIP inspection this summer, use the link below for more details, pricing and an application.
ABIP
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