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The 2026 CBA Hall of Fame Class Has Been Announced!
The wait is over! After receiving an incredible number of nominations this year, the Colorado Broadcasters Association is proud to unveil the 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class.
This year's inductees represent some of the most influential voices and leaders in Colorado broadcasting, and they'll be honored during a special induction ceremony on Friday, October 23, at The Dome at AMG in Greenwood Village.
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating broadcasting excellence while supporting the CBA's Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Fund through networking, heavy appetizers, and exciting prize drawings.
Who's joining the Hall of Fame this year? Visit our website below to meet the outstanding members of the 2026 Hall of Fame Class and learn more about the event.
👉 View the 2026 Hall of Fame Class and event details below! |
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How to Heat Up Cold Calling
August 11th 10:00 a.m.
Cold calling doesn’t have to be the most dreaded part of selling, it can become one of your most powerful growth strategies. In this practical webinar, sales expert Paul Weyland shares proven techniques for turning cold calls into meaningful conversations and appointments with local decision-makers. Learn how to approach every call with confidence, deliver a message that stands out, and build a prospecting strategy that drives new business and stronger sales results.
FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required) |
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As competition for local advertising dollars intensifies, from a challenging economy to national competitors like SiriusXM openly targeting AM/FM revenue, Colorado broadcasters need every advantage they can get. That’s exactly why the CBA invests in sales training, webinars, political advertising resources, advocacy, and expert support that help stations compete, grow revenue, and adapt to a changing marketplace.
Your membership isn’t simply supporting an association; it’s investing in the tools, representation, and unified voice that help keep local broadcasting strong. We hope you’ll renew your membership and continue standing with the CBA as we fight for Colorado broadcasters every day.
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From Automation to Agentic AI: Building the Next Generation of Managed Services |
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August 20th 12:00 p.m. (MT)
From Automation to Agentic AI: Building the Next Generation of Managed Services explores how organizations can combine human expertise with AI to streamline workflows, improve compliance, and accelerate digital transformation. Learn practical strategies and real-world applications for moving from manual processes to scalable, AI-powered operations.
The webinar features Janelle Aslam, Vice President of Product & Innovation at Alloyed, and Matthew Gustitus, President & CEO of SimpliSmart. Together, they bring decades of experience in AI, automation, and digital transformation, offering actionable insights to help organizations embrace the next generation of intelligent business operations.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 8/18/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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FCC Whiplash? Your CBA Legal Hotline Has Your Back |
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With rapid policy shifts, headline-making statements, and an increasingly unpredictable regulatory environment coming out of Washington, broadcasters are finding themselves navigating more uncertainty than ever at the FCC. That’s why it pays to have the CBA in your corner.
The CBA’s FCC Legal Hotline, available free to all members, gives you direct access to expert broadcast attorneys who can help answer regulatory questions, clarify FCC guidance, and provide trusted insight when the rules seem to change by the day. In uncertain times, CBA membership delivers real peace of mind and real value. Submit your question anytime using the button below. |
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Overcome a Fragmented Applications Landscape with an AI-Powered Finance Platform |
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August 25th 11:00 a.m. (MT)
Overcome a Fragmented Applications Landscape with an AI-Powered Finance Platform explores how media organizations can simplify increasingly complex financial operations by replacing disconnected systems with a unified, AI-powered platform. This session demonstrates how Oracle Cloud Applications connect finance, planning, operations, and analytics to automate accounting and financial close processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide deeper visibility into content profitability, advertising performance, subscription revenue, and production costs. Attendees will learn practical strategies for reducing technology complexity, accelerating financial reporting, and enabling faster, more informed business decisions through integrated, data-driven finance operations.
The webinar is presented by Josh Kamenecka, Group Vice President of Solution Engineering for North American Applications at Oracle Corporation, and Michael Gobbo, CPA, PMP, Executive Director of Solutions for the Office of the CFO at Oracle Corporation. Josh brings more than 25 years of experience helping organizations across numerous industries leverage Oracle Cloud Applications to solve complex business challenges and drive digital transformation. Michael combines over 18 years at Oracle with prior leadership experience in the media and entertainment industry and public accounting, specializing in integrating ERP and Enterprise Performance Management solutions to help finance organizations modernize operations, improve performance, and deliver greater strategic value.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 8/21/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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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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Awards Season Starts Now! |
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It may feel early, but now is the time to start thinking about the upcoming CBA Awards of Excellence!
Mark your calendars! Entries for the 2027 CBA Awards of Excellence will open in November. More details, categories, and submission deadlines will be announced later this year.
As you begin planning, please note that due to the rising costs of hosting the Awards of Excellence Gala, there will be an appropriate increase in ticket prices for the 2027 event. We remain committed to providing an exceptional experience while keeping the gala as affordable as possible for our members.
Be sure your team is receiving all 2027 Awards announcements by signing up for this newsletter and our email and text alerts throughout the year. |
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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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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:
• CO for Responsible Energy Development (7/1 through 9/30/2026)
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427
Thank you for supporting the CBA!
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Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development (CRED) is a nonprofit organization that provides information about the economic, environmental, and energy benefits of safe and responsible oil and natural gas development in Colorado. CRED encourages Coloradans to learn the facts about modern energy production and hydraulic fracturing while promoting informed discussion about the industry’s role in supporting jobs, communities, and the state’s economy. |
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FCC Advances Modernization of the Emergency Alert System
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would modernize the nation’s Emergency Alert System (EAS) while strengthening its cybersecurity and improving the effectiveness of public warnings. This order will be effective 60 days following publication in the Federal Register.
For broadcasters, the most immediate impact is the adoption of targeted cybersecurity requirements designed to protect EAS equipment and associated broadcast infrastructure from unauthorized access. |
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