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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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Don’t Miss Out: CBA Scholarship Funds Still Available! |
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Looking to level up your skills? Now’s the perfect time. The CBA Broadcast Education and Development Program still has funding available — but our fiscal year ends June 30th, so don’t wait!
This program is designed to help Colorado broadcasters grow through educational opportunities that strengthen our industry. With an $18,000 annual fund, CBA supports employees of member stations in attending conferences, training programs, continuing education, and virtual learning opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, explore new areas, or stay ahead in a changing industry, this scholarship can help make it happen.
Take advantage of this opportunity while funds are still available.
👉 Follow the link below to learn more, check your eligibility, and apply today!
Invest in yourself — and in the future of Colorado broadcasting. |
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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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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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Getting in the Room: Political Ad Dollars
Jason Roe, Roe Strategic
June 18th 11:00 a.m. (MT)
Explore where political advertising dollars are emerging in a high-stakes election year and what it takes for broadcasters to capture them. Learn how campaigns, consultants, and outside groups make placement decisions, who controls the budgets, and when stations need to be in the conversation. Gain practical insight into where to focus your outreach, who to be talking to, and how to position your station to secure political ad dollars throughout the election cycle.
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This webinar is free for CBA Members.
Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration closes 6/16/2026 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:
• 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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 The CBA has recently engaged Colorado’s Congressional delegation on two important federal issues impacting broadcasters and consumers alike. First, we are encouraging lawmakers to carefully reexamine the Sports Broadcasting Act as more premium sports programming moves behind fragmented streaming paywalls, reducing free public access for viewers. Second, we continue actively advocating for passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979), which remains critical to preserving AM radio’s role in emergency communications and public safety, particularly across rural Colorado.
We encourage broadcasters to reinforce these messages directly with their own Members of Congress and staff. Personal outreach from local stations continues to be one of the most effective ways to demonstrate the real-world impact broadcasting has on the communities we serve. If you would like contact information for your Congressional delegation or a sample outreach email, please contact the CBA. |
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FCC Announces May Cybersecurity Workshops
The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it will host two cybersecurity workshops, led by its Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. The first workshop targeted to broadcasters will be held on May 14, 2026 and the second workshop for telecommunications carriers will be held on May 15, 2026. Both workshops will feature speakers from the FCC, federal partners, and industry experts. |
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