Early Bird Ticket Prices End March 22nd

Secure your spot for the CBA’s Awards of Excellence Gala at the Ritz-Carlton Denver on Saturday, April 11^th!

Early-bird ticket pricing ends March 22nd. CBA Members email [email protected] for your member discount code.

Use the buttons below to purchase your tickets and reserve a discounted room at the Ritz-Carlton.

Don’t miss Colorado broadcasting’s biggest party of the year!

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Madison Golesh.

CBA Takes Our Broadcast Issues to The Hill in Washington, D.C.

Last week, the CBA met with Colorado’s congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. on legislation and topics vital to our industry.

A delegation of Colorado radio and television representatives advocated for multiple issues, including FCC modification of ownership rules, a mandate for AM radio to remain in all vehicles, Nextgen TV and support of the Local Radio Freedom Act.

These conversations ensure that lawmakers understand the vital role local broadcasters provide, keeping communities informed, connected, and safe.

Thank you to Congressman Neguse who informed us during our meeting that he was joining the Local Radio Freedom Act!

An Invitation to Colorado Broadcasters

As an associate member of the Colorado Broadcasters Association, I’ve connected with broadcasters statewide and one thing is clear: Colorado radio is at an inflection point.

These aren’t generic markets. From the competitive intensity of Denver to strong local operators across the state, success requires more than a one-size fits all approach. It requires local insight and disciplined strategy.

As a Colorado resident for 30+ years, I’ve worked in the Denver market on-air and in programming, and spent 15 years on the senior management team at Denver-based Jones Radio Networks serving stations nationwide, including Colorado. Today, as owner of Colorado-based Radio Consulting Services, we’ve worked directly with stations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo helping sharpen their positioning and strengthen commercial viability.

What I’m Seeing Even strong stations are facing these issues:

· Aging core demos

· Mature brands losing energy

· Under-leveraged morning shows

· Outdated imaging 

· Sales are working harder because the product isn’t as sharp as it could be

Colorado listeners are active, lifestyle-driven, and increasingly selective. They bring expectations from larger markets and from digital platforms. If stations sound stale or dated, they become invisible.

Strategy Over Surface Fixes

We focus on meaningful repositioning, not cosmetic tweaks. This includes:

· Aligning formats with 2026 audience behavior

· Modernizing music architecture

· Strengthening morning shows for ratings and revenue impact

· Tightening brand language and sales positioning

When stations become strategically disciplined and talent-forward, perception shifts and so does revenue potential.

If you’re questioning whether your station is fully optimized for the next five years, it may be time for an objective outside evaluation grounded in Colorado experience. I welcome confidential conversations with owners and GMs who want clarity, direction, and measurable impact.

Jon Holiday Owner/Consultant, Radio Consulting Services Associate Member, Colorado Broadcasters Association

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 environments—and as a longtime industry educator and MFM board member—Randy delivers actionable, real-world guidance grounded in what works for media organizations today.

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.

2026 Financial Outlook for Local Media
March 26th at Noon

Join BIA Advisory Services for The 2026 Financial Outlook for Local Media, an exclusive webinar translating insights from The 2026 Local Media Financial Briefing: Advertising Growth, Transactions, Regulatory Shifts, and Opportunities into practical guidance for media executives and finance leaders planning for the year ahead. The session will examine key forces shaping the local media marketplace, including revenue outlooks, advertising demand trends, transaction and valuation activity, and regulatory developments, along with their implications for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

The briefing will be led by Tom Buono, Founder and CEO of BIA Advisory Services, joined by Rick Ducey, Managing Director, and Steve Passwaiter, Senior Advisor and President of Silver Oak Political, bringing decades of combined expertise in media valuations, forecasting, political advertising, and strategic industry analysis.

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

Third attempt at lengthening CORA response deadlines fails

By Jeffrey A. Roberts
CFOIC Executive Director

State lawmakers Thursday narrowly defeated a bill that would have given state and local government entities up to three weeks to fulfill many requests made under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Senate Bill 26-107, sponsored by Sen. Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins, and Sen. Janice Rich, R-Grand Junction, died on a 3-2 vote in the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee. It was the third consecutive year Kipp has introduced bills to give records custodians five working days, rather than three, to fulfill requests and an additional 10 working days, rather than seven, if “extenuating circumstances” exist.

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