Honoring Legends, Raising Dollars, Building Futures!
What a night, and what an impact! 🎉
The Colorado Broadcasters Association is excited to announce that the 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame Ceremony raised nearly $3,901.77 for the CBA Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Fund!
Held October 23rd at The Dome at AMG, the sold-out event brought Colorado's broadcasting community together to celebrate the legendary individuals whose careers and contributions have shaped our industry.
But the celebration didn't stop there! Proceeds from the evening support the CBA Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Fund, which helps Colorado broadcasters pursue professional development, continuing education, and industry training to advance their careers.
A huge THANK YOU to our attendees, sponsors, donors, and everyone who helped make this incredible evening possible!
Together, we celebrated the legends of yesterday while investing in the broadcasters of tomorrow! |
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Calling All Broadcasters: We Need YOU in the Judge’s Seat!
Ever wondered what incredible work broadcasters in other states are producing? Here’s your chance to find out!
Each year, the CBA Awards of Excellence is judged by broadcast professionals from across the country, bringing fresh perspectives and industry expertise to our competition. In return, Colorado broadcasters help judge Awards of Excellence competitions for other state broadcast associations. Now we're looking for volunteers to join our 2027 judging team!
This is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the best radio and television work being produced across the country, discover fresh ideas, and lend your expertise to recognizing excellence in our industry.
Whether you're on-air, behind the scenes, in news, production, or management, we'd love to have you participate!
Interested? Sign up today and help us celebrate outstanding broadcasting beyond Colorado!
Please note: By volunteering, you may be asked to judge multiple state association contests throughout 2027. |
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📣 Don’t Keep CBA News to Yourself!
Is everyone at your station getting the latest from the CBA? If not, forward this newsletter to your coworkers and encourage them to sign up!
The weekly CBA newsletter is the easiest way to stay in the know for Awards of Excellence, Hall of Fame announcements, industry events, advocacy updates, free webinars, scholarship opportunities and more.
Don’t stop with the newsletter! Follow the CBA on our social channels (Insta, Facebook, LinkedIn) and sign up for text alerts for timely reminders, breaking alerts and important updates throughout the year.
Connect the whole team, so they can take advantage of everything your CBA membership has to offer.
Forward this email!
Spread the word!
Help us keep Colorado broadcasters in the loop!
Newsletter Sign Up
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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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Nominate A Deserving Broadcaster Today!
Nominations for two of the CBA’s most popular special recognition awards can now be submitted year-round.
The Harry W. Hoth Public Service Award recognizes a current or former Colorado broadcaster who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public service in their community, state, and industry.
The Rex Howell Broadcaster of the Year Award honors an active Colorado broadcaster whose leadership, skill, and dedication are helping advance the broadcast industry.
Nominations submitted by January 15, 2027 will be considered for the 2026 awards contest.
Submit your nominee today using the link below!
Nomination Form |
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Awards of Excellence Gala Tickets Price Increase in 2027
The 2027 Awards of Excellence Gala will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Due to increasing vendor costs, tickets for the 2027 Gala will increase to $110 per ticket.
While we’ve worked to keep the increase as minimal as possible the expense of delivering this amazing night of celebration and recognition continues to grow year after year. Contest entry prices are not changing.
We look forward to celebrating with you in 2027 and appreciate your understanding. |
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Budget for Your Station's Alternative Broadcast Inspection in 2027
Stations inspected in 2024 are due for their three-year Alternative Broadcast Inspection (ABIP) in 2027. ABIP prices will remain the same for 2027 and applications are at the link below.
If you’re unsure of your ABIP expiration, contact the CBA for your last inspection date.
ABIP provides a thorough review of your Online Public Information File (OPIF), Emergency Alert System (EAS) and physical transmitter site. The CBA’s ABIP inspector provides each station with a detailed report of all findings and, if passed, a renewed three-year certificate that protects against “pop” FCC inspections for a new three-year term. Findings are never shared with the FCC.
ABIP APPLICATION |
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Ask Anything, a Candid Q&A Speed Marriott and Derron Steenbergen, Ten-Minute Trainer Network |
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November 19th 11:00 p.m. (MT)
Explore the issues, frustrations, and decisions shaping broadcasters’ day-to-day work through an open Ask Anything conversation. Learn from unscripted, real-time answers as Speed Marriott and Derron Steenbergen tackle member-submitted questions—both submitted in advance and live. Gain candid insight and practical guidance from a session built around the conversations broadcasters are having privately, brought into the open.
Free for CBA members. Non-Members $100
Registration deadline 11/17/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
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Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA)
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Current Campaigns
NCSA messages are vital to sustaining the CBA. They support industry advocacy, and the many programs, services and benefits offered to CBA members. Airing NCSA messages can also help supplement your Public File's Community Ascertainment obligations.
Campaign messages are available for download by clicking the partner's names below.
⇒ Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment (10/1 through 11/30/2026)
Thank you for supporting your CBA! |
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New rules require Colorado direct care workers to complete new state-facilitated training. Direct care employers are liable to ensure their employees get certified before the deadline. This radio only campaign reminds both employers and direct care workers of those new rules and the need for compliance. Spanish radio messages available. |
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EAS Nationwide Test
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The FCC and FEMA have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:20 p.m. MT.
All EAS Participants are required to participate and should ensure their EAS equipment is running the latest required firmware and is properly configured to receive the IPAWS-delivered CAP test. Stations must also complete required EAS Test Reporting System (ETRS) filings: Form Two within 48 hours of the test, and Form Three within 45 days.
If conditions require the November 17 test to be postponed, the backup date is December 3, 2026.
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU NOTICE |
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URGENT: Mandatory Sage ENDEC Firmware Update
Sage Alerting Systems has released a free, mandatory security update (Rev96-2) for all Sage ENDECs currently running Rev96 or Rev96-1. The update addresses a critical security vulnerability involving compromised digital certificates, along with several minor software issues.
FCC rules (47 CFR 11.35(d)(2)) require broadcasters to install security updates promptly.
Sage ENDECs do not update automatically, so stations must manually install this firmware to maintain compliance. Please notify your engineering staff and complete this important update as soon as possible. |
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