Gala Ticket Sales End April 7th

Final Call:
Are You Coming?

Colorado broadcasting’s biggest night is almost here. Join us at the The Ritz-Carlton Denver on Saturday, April 11th for the CBA Awards of Excellence Gala.

All ticket sales close Tuesday, April 7th.

Secure your seats and be part of the night that celebrates the very best in Colorado broadcasting.

Thanks to our Gala Sponsors:

Colorado Automobile Dealers Association

TrekNorth

Get Your Tickets TODAY!

CBA Virtual Job Fair April 6th - 10th

The CBA will facilitate a Virtual Job Fair the week of April 6th. 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 April 1st at 5:00 PM.

Membership renewal is approaching on July 1st, and it’s a great time to reflect on the value the CBA continues to deliver for your stations. From leading impactful state and federal advocacy efforts to protecting your ability to operate and grow.

The CBA is working every day on your behalf. Members also benefit from ABIP compliance support, scholarships and workforce development initiatives, legal and regulatory guidance, and access to training resources that strengthen both sales and operations. Learn more about renewing or becoming a member below.

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Payment Trends Every Media Finance Leader Should Understand
April 15th 12:00 a.m.

Explore the evolving payment landscape and its direct impact on cash flow, operational efficiency, and client relationships in media and broadcasting. Designed for finance professionals navigating tight timelines and complex billing cycles, the session examines advertiser payment behavior, emerging industry trends, and what truly matters for finance teams in day-to-day operations. Attendees will gain insight into why credit cards remain the dominant payment method in media, how shifting client expectations are influencing workflows, and where leaders should focus to improve efficiency without chasing trends that don’t deliver meaningful value. The discussion is grounded in real-world media finance operations and offers practical guidance for evaluating and refining payment strategies.

This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.

Registration closes 4/13/2026 at 5PM.

Half Your Deals Were Never Real
April 14th 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 14th at 10:00 AM, Chris Fleming, President of CD Media Consulting, will help sales professionals cut through inflated pipelines by identifying which opportunities are truly viable and which are not, providing a clear framework for auditing activity, strengthening sales strategy, and keeping deals moving with practical next steps.

Drawing on more than 30 years of broadcast media sales and management experience across markets of all sizes, Chris brings a disciplined, real-world approach focused on the core drivers of revenue, emphasizing simplicity and consistency to deliver stronger results in an increasingly complex media landscape. A live Q&A will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to explore these strategies in greater depth.

FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required)

AI in the Newsroom
April 16th 11:00 a.m.

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can improve accuracy, boost efficiency, and support journalists, as well as where human judgment, transparency, and editorial oversight remain essential to preserve trust and integrity. Gain practical perspectives and guidance to help your newsroom adopt AI thoughtfully, build policies that reflect your values, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI in everyday newsroom operations.

This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.

Registration closes 4/14/2026 at 5PM.

CBA Board of Directors Accepting Applications

CBA bylaws require that nominations are collected during the month of April from members interested in running for an open seat, running for re-election or challenging an incumbent director whose is up for re-election. The annual election is held during the month of May with election results announced in June.

There are three incumbent board members up for re-election. The three incumbent seats represent Small, Medium and Major Market Radio. A station’s city of license correlates with its market size.

Learn More & Apply

Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA)

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:
• Colorado Dept of Treasury (4/1 through 4/30/2026)

Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427

Thank you for supporting the CBA!

NCSA Downloads

The Great Colorado Payback is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets. The Colorado State Treasurer currently maintains a list of over 7.6 million names of individuals as well as businesses for whom property is available.

Treasury Messages

Regulatory

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

In The Air

Colorado Public Radio and partners win First Amendment case

KSUT, the early years: Launching as a tribal radio station in 1976

KUNC and The Colorado Sound explore merger with Rocky Mountain Public Media

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