Board Nominations Open

CBA bylaws require that nominations are collected during the month of April from members interested in running for an open seat, running for re-election or challenging an incumbent director whose is up for re-election. The annual election is held during the month of May... Read More.

How AI is Redefining the Economics of Leadership

April 30, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. (MT) How AI is Redefining the Economics of Leadership From Innovation to Integration: How AI is Redefining the Economics of Leadership explores why many media companies are investing heavily in AI yet struggling to see... Read More.

CBS News Radio To Cease Operations

By Adam R Jacobson of Radio Ink The news was shared via an internal memo from CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski. The memo confirms that May 22 will be the final day for the... Read More.

The 2026 Financial Outlook for Local Media

March 26, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. (MT) The 2026 Financial Outlook for Local Media The 2026 Financial Outlook for Local Media is an exclusive webinar presented by BIA Advisory Services, based on The 2026 Local Media Financial Briefing: Advertising Growth, Transactions, Regulatory... Read More.

Payment Trends Every Media Finance Leader Should Understand

April 15, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. (MT) Payment Trends Every Media Finance Leader Should Understand Payment Trends Every Media Finance Leader Should Understand explores the evolving payment landscape and its direct impact on cash flow, operational efficiency, and client relationships in media... Read More.

AI in the Newsroom

April 16, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. (MT) AI in the Newsroom Al Tompkins, Journalist, Retired POYNTER Institute Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping newsroom work. From research and reporting to editing, audience engagement, and ethical decision-making, learn where AI tools can... Read More.

Quarterly Tower Lighting System Inspection

March 16, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC 2026 Q1 ends this month (March), which means stations owning their towers must complete and document their “Quarterly Tower Lighting System Inspection.” Let’s review the basic responsibility of tower owners... Read More.

Translators & Boosters Require IDs

February 24, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC Another common violation I run into in the field are translators that are not running proper ID’s.  It is the misconception of some station operators that the hourly ID... Read More.

Cybersecurity Reminder for Broadcasters-Ransomware

February 10, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC Last week the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued Public Notice DA 26-96A1 citing an increase of ransomware attacks is reminding broadcasters to strengthen cybersecurity practices protecting... Read More.