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The Awards of Excellence finalists list has officially dropped!
Use the buttons below to see the list, purchase tickets and book a room for the gala.
Get early-bird pricing through March 22nd on Gala tickets, after that, prices go up. Members, email [email protected] for your early-bird discount code. Be part of an unforgettable night of recognition, networking, and celebration.
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2026 CBA Awards Gala
Ritz Carlton Denver
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Use the buttons below to reserve a discounted room at the Ritz Carlton. Rooms are limited.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Madison Golesh. |
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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. Youâll 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 âVolunteerâ button below and help keep the Awards process going!
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Turn RealâTime Car Dealer Insights Into RevenueâWinning Conversations
Tuesday, March 10th at 10:00 AM, join John Tkac, LBS Automotive Expert, for a practical session on the major shifts happening in the auto industry and what they mean for broadcast revenue.
Youâll learn how changing inventory levels, manufacturer incentives, and moving ad dollars are creating new opportunities for local stations. Discover how to confidently approach dealers, align with their priorities, and position your station as a strategic partner who drives real results.
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FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required)
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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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Mastering Media Credit Decisions & Collections
March 18th at Noon
Protect your revenue and strengthen your credit strategy in this practical, fast-paced webinar designed for media credit professionals focused on reducing risk and improving cash flow. The session covers proven approaches for working with advertisers and agencies, identifying early warning signs, managing high-risk accounts, and using internal data to strengthen credit decisions from the outset. It also addresses critical legal realities, including when litigation makes sense, how to navigate bankruptcy or receivership, and best practices for protecting receivables from day one.
The webinar is led by Randy Neff, President of Szabo Associates, the first and largest collection firm dedicated exclusively to media and related industries. With more than 37 years of experience across broadcast, print, digital, and agency environmentsâand as a longtime industry educator and MFM board memberâRandy delivers actionable, real-world guidance grounded in what works for media organizations today.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 3/16/2026 at 5PM.
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Take Your Journalism to the Next Level: Apply for the Ted Scripps Fellowship |
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If youâre ready to deepen your reporting skills and expand your expertise in environmental coverage, the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder may be the opportunity youâve been waiting for.
Each year, five accomplished journalists are selected for this prestigious nine-month fellowship (Fall 2026âSpring 2027). Fellows audit university courses, participate in field trips and weekly seminars, and complete a significant reporting project â all while gaining deeper insight into the scientific, political, economic, and cultural dimensions of environmental issues.
The program, hosted by the Center for Environmental Journalism within CU Boulderâs College of Communication, Media, Design and Information, is designed for full-time journalists in any medium who are committed to advancing their careers. Prior environmental reporting experience is not required.
Whatâs Included:
- $80,000 stipend
- Full tuition and fees covered
- All expenses paid to attend the annual SEJ conference
- Support for reporting trips and regional transportation
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum five years of full-time professional journalism experience
- Bachelorâs degree (BA or BS)
- Must hold a valid U.S. work visa at the time of application
Reporters, editors, producers, photojournalists, documentarians, and full-time freelancers are all encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is March 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).
For details and application instructions, visit the Center for Environmental Journalism website or contact [email protected].
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Recruiting and Retaining in an AI World
March 19th 11:00 a.m.
Explore how Artificial Intelligence is changing the way broadcasters recruit and retain talent with Lisa Fields of Media Staffing Network. From candidate sourcing to screening and onboarding, learn where AI-driven tools can save time, improve quality-of-hire, and reduce manual workload.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 3/17/2026 at 5PM.
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Submit a Hall of Fame Nomination |
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Deadline for the Class of 2026 is April 30th, 2026!
Annually, the Colorado Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame recognizes broadcasters who shaped our industry, strengthened our communities, and left an undeniable mark on Colorado. Icons, innovators, leaders, and behind-the-scenes heroes whose careers helped define what broadcasting in Colorado truly means.
Now, weâre calling on you to help us identify the next class of Hall of Fame inductees. Start a nomination today and help us honor the legends of Colorado broadcasting. |
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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 âTen Minute Trainersâ are FREE to CBA members! Use the button below to sign up for weekly training videos.
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Alternative Inspections Now Available Annually
The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is now being offered every year from early spring to late fall.
With Colorado's own John Baich acting as ABIP inspector, 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 certificate, 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 Application |
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Ballot measure seeks to enshrine âright to knowâ government affairs in Colorado Constitution
By Marianne Goodland
Colorado Politics
A ballot measure filed earlier this month would enshrine peopleâs âfundamental right to knowâ the affairs of governments, thereby overturning a 2024 law that, critics said, now allows lawmakers to shield their activities from the public.
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Translators & Boosters Require IDs
by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector
Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC
Another common violation I run into in the field are translators that are not running proper IDâs. It is the misconception of some station operators that the hourly ID on the main station is enough, unfortunately the FCC rules state otherwise.
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