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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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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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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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EAS Statewide Required Monthly Test |
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June 4th @ 4:45 am the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will originate a RMT statewide via IPAWS.
The 2026 Statewide EAS RMT schedule is available below!
Please share this information with your Engineer!
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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 “Ten Minute Trainers” are FREE to CBA members! Use the button below to sign up for weekly training videos.
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ABIP Applications Close May 31st
by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector
Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC
FCC-Approved Inspection Service for Radio and Television Stations
The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) was established in 1989 to assist the FCC in confirming that broadcasters are operating in compliance with FCC regulations. If a station is certified, the FCC will not conduct random inspections on your station for a period of three years. It is important to note that this is not an insurance policy - the FCC retains the responsibility and authority to respond to all complaints against a station.
If you have participated in the past, check your certificate to confirm that you are still within the 36-month window through the end of 2026. Time to consider/budget a 2026 inspection if your certificate is going to expire, you've never had an ABIP inspection, or there have been significant changes at your station.
How the ABIP Inspection Works... |
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Free RAB Professional Development Courses |
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Investing in ongoing training and professional development is one of the best ways to strengthen your sales team and position your station for long-term success.
As part of your CBA membership, stations receive access to valuable sales tools and resources, including three free RAB Professional Development Courses designed to sharpen skills, strengthen revenue performance, and keep your team competitive in today’s evolving media landscape.
Be sure to renew your CBA membership before July 1st to continue receiving these important benefits—and sign your team up today using the button below to start taking advantage of this valuable training opportunity.
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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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