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Hall of Fame Nominations Close April 30th! |
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The inaugural induction in October of 2025 was a powerful reminder of just how much this industry has meant to this state and to our communities.
Class of 2026 Nominations close April 30th!
Think about the people who belong there, the ones who built this industry, who mentored you, who left a mark that still shows up today.
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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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Awards Gala Photos Are Available!
The CBA celebrated with over 400 industry professionals Saturday night at the The Ritz-Carlton Denver for its annual Awards of Excellence Gala, spotlighting the strongest work in Colorado radio and television.
The 2026 competition set a new high-water mark with 1,013 entries – 546 from radio and 470 from television – reinforcing continued investment in local content and production. Entries were judged by more than 200 broadcast professionals nationwide.
Order Duplicates!
Duplicate Awards of Excellence plaques and certificates can be ordered using this FORM.
Photos from the Gala:
Visit HERE to view and download photos from the gala.
Thanks to our Gala Sponsors:
Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth LLP
TrekNorth |
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CBA Scholarship Fuels Investigative Reporting for Social Change |
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Congrats to Eleanor of KAJX, who was awarded $325 from the CBA's Broadcast Education & Development scholarship fund to attend the 2026 IRE Conference.
Eleanor had this to say about receiving a scholarship, "As a social justice reporter covering systemic inequities in my community, I am thrilled to receive a CBA scholarship to attend the upcoming Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) conference in D.C. this summer to improve my investigative reporting skills so that I can better drive accountability and social change through journalism. Independent investigative reporting is more important now than ever." |
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From Churn to Predictable Revenue: Finance-Led Loyalty and Forecasting in Media
May 6 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Explore how finance leaders can take a more active role in stabilizing revenue amid subscriber volatility, fragmented data, and rising incentive costs. This session reframes loyalty and engagement as measurable financial levers, connecting customer behavior to key metrics like CLV, NRR, and forecast accuracy.
Attendees will learn how to implement guardrails that control promotional liability and protect margins, while adopting a finance-first operating model that aligns data, activation, and measurement across marketing, customer care, and product teams. The webinar delivers a practical KPI blueprint and governance framework that can be applied immediately across subscription, advertising, and hybrid media businesses.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 5/4/2026 at 5PM.
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ABIP Applications Close May 31st
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. |
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The Risk You Can’t See on a Resume: How Cyber Investigations Protect Your Greatest Asset – People
May 12, 2026 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Examine the hidden exposure that traditional hiring and screening processes often miss—and how those gaps can lead directly to financial, legal, and reputational risk. In this session, media finance professionals will explore the disconnect between standard background checks and deeper investigative screening, using real-world case studies and cost data to understand the true impact on the balance sheet. The discussion will focus on how incomplete screening can result in unexpected liabilities, from legal claims to PR crises, and provide practical insight into evaluating whether current hiring practices are truly protecting the organization. Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for assessing risk and strengthening hiring strategies to better safeguard both people and performance.
The session is led by Michelle Pyan, President of CIChecked, who founded the firm in 2004 and brings more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology and investigative screening. A licensed New York State Private Investigator, Michelle has built CIChecked into a nationally recognized firm completing thousands of background investigations annually, with deep expertise in FCRA compliance, cyber investigations, and the evolving regulatory landscape. She is joined by Alex Skaine, Marketing Communications Coordinator at CIChecked, who specializes in translating complex screening and investigative practices into practical, actionable insights for business leaders. Together, they offer a blend of deep investigative expertise and clear, operational guidance on strengthening hiring risk management.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 5/8/2026 at 5PM.
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CBA Board of Directors Accepting Applications |
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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.
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2026 Broadcast Policy Update
May 21 11:00 a.m. (MT)
Explore the latest federal policy and regulatory developments shaping the broadcasting landscape as we head into 2026. Learn about key actions, trends, and priorities emerging from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and industry coalitions that could affect stations of all sizes. Gain timely insights and practical takeaways to help you anticipate, interpret, and respond to policy changes, safeguard your operations, and advocate effectively for your station and your community.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 5/19/2026 at 5PM.
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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:
• Colorado Dept of Treasury (4/1 through 4/30/2026)
• Live Wildfire Ready (5/1 through 5/31/2026)
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427
Thank you for supporting the CBA!
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The Live Wildfire Ready campaign helps raise awareness and drive action regarding wildfires by providing clear, practical steps Coloradans can take to reduce wildfire risk.
With the potential for an extremely high-risk wildfire season driven by ongoing drought conditions across Colorado, we’re providing access to additional Live Wildfire Ready campaign materials to support your coverage. These assets are designed for use in news stories, interviews, and other programming to help educate listeners and viewers on the practical steps they can take to reduce wildfire danger to their lives, homes, and communities this summer.
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Are You Really in Control, Legally? |
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Today, many broadcasters use exception-based monitoring systems requiring no interaction unless there is a problem. A functional system will inform you, via email, text, or phone call alerting you to a problem or automatically respond to a problem when it occurs. Many transmitter manufactures have these functions baked in requiring minimal set up. Keep in mind that there are other critical items... |
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