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The Legends Are Named… Now Let's Celebrate Them!
The 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class has officially been announced, and now it’s time to make sure you’re there to celebrate them!
Join us Friday, October 23, at The Dome at AMG in Greenwood Village for an unforgettable evening honoring some of the most influential voices and leaders in Colorado broadcasting.
Come celebrate our newest Hall of Famers while enjoying heavy appetizers, networking with broadcasters from across the state, exciting prize drawings, and a night dedicated to the people who have helped shape our industry. Even better, proceeds from the event support the CBA Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Fund, helping invest in the next generation of Colorado broadcasters.
Don’t wait to secure your spot! Grab your tickets, bring your colleagues, and join us for one of the CBA’s most special nights of the year.
👉 Meet the 2026 Hall of Fame Class and purchase your tickets below! |
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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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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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Creating Breakthrough Content |
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September 17th 11:00 a.m. (MT)
Creating Breakthrough Content Steve Wexler, WEXL Coaching
Why does so much of our radio, TV and digital content look and sound the same? In this session, we’ll discover why we leave so much of our best content on the cutting room floor and discuss a creative process for capturing and presenting more compelling, relatable stories and topics. Exclusive, local content is available to us…if we know how to identify and create it. This session is perfect for anyone involved in content creation in your stations.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 9/15/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Navigating Small Business Bankruptcies |
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August 27th 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Navigating Small Business Bankruptcies provides media finance professionals with practical guidance on responding when customers experience financial distress. Tailored for publishers, broadcasters, advertising agencies, digital media companies, and other businesses that extend trade credit, the session explains the different types of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and what they mean for outstanding receivables, ongoing business relationships, and financial risk. Attendees will also gain a clear understanding of bankruptcy preference claims, including how they arise, common defenses available to creditors, and proactive strategies that can reduce exposure before a bankruptcy filing occurs. The webinar equips finance leaders with the knowledge needed to protect their organizations and respond confidently when customers face insolvency.
The webinar is presented by Wanda Borges, Attorney and Principal of Borges & Associates, LLC, who has more than 45 years of experience representing corporate clients in commercial insolvency, commercial litigation, and transactional matters throughout the United States. A nationally recognized authority on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law, Wanda is a frequent author and speaker for professional organizations across the U.S. and Canada. She has held numerous leadership roles within the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA), including Past President, and continues to serve on its Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Sections, bringing decades of practical legal expertise to organizations navigating complex financial and bankruptcy issues.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 8/25/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Understanding Media Liability Insurance for Today’s Content and Communications Risks |
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September 22nd 12:00 p.m. (MT)
Understanding Media Liability Insurance for Today’s Content and Communications Risks provides media finance leaders with a practical look at one of the industry’s most important risk management tools. As legal, regulatory, and reputational exposures continue to evolve, this session explores what media liability insurance covers, reviews real-world claims scenarios, examines current market conditions, and outlines how finance leaders can evaluate coverage needs. Attendees will gain practical guidance on selecting appropriate policy limits, retention levels, and insurance program structures that align with their organization’s risk tolerance, financial objectives, and content-related operations.
The webinar is presented by Jenna Kirkpatrick Howard, Senior Vice President at Lockton, where she advises organizations in the media, technology, communications, and professional services sectors on strategic insurance and risk management solutions. Jenna works closely with finance, legal, and risk management leaders to help protect organizations from operational, reputational, and litigation risks. Recognized as Business Insurance’s 2023 Women to Watch and a 2026 Insurance Business America Elite Woman, she also serves on Lockton’s Northeast Series Executive Committee, providing strategic leadership for a business serving more than 1,500 clients and 1,000 associates.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 9/18/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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EAS Statewide Required Monthly Test |
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August 20th @ 2:15 am the RMT will originate from DHSEM.
The 2026 Statewide EAS RMT schedule is available below!
Please share this information with your Engineer!
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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 Labor & Employment (9/1 through 10/31/2026) (creative coming)
• CO for Responsible Energy Development (7/1 through 9/30/2026)
• Know Your Judge (9/1 through 11/3/2026) (creative coming)
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 Cybersecurity Reminder
by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector
Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC
We are just about six weeks from the new FCC Cybersecurity requirements. As expected, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Final Rule in the Federal Register on July 31, 2026, designed to protect the Emergency Alert System (EAS) from hijacking, unauthorized access, and cyberattacks by foreign adversaries and cybercriminals. The rule takes effect...
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