Tower Inspections – Protecting Your Vertical Assets

January 19, 2026 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC Tower maintenance and inspections should be at the very top of every broadcaster’s to-do list. Without a functioning tower, you are simply not broadcasting, unless you are licensed and... Read More.

Resilient Leadership in 2026

February 11, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. (MT) Resilient Leadership in 2026 Featuring: Lucy Chen of Gifted Coaching In an era of constant volatility, finance and media leaders are expected to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information—while maintaining trust, clarity, and team resilience. In this... Read More.

Leading thru Chaos

February 19, 2026 • 11:00 a.m. (MT) Leading thru Chaos Erik Therwanger, Think GREAT Explore what effective leadership looks like during times of uncertainty and constant change. Learn strategies to unify teams, raise the leadership bar, and communicate in ways that empower and... Read More.

Chief Operator: The Role & Rules

December 16, 2025 by John Baich, SECC Chair & CBA ABIP Inspector Sangre de Cristo Broadcast Consulting, LLC A recurring issue identified during inspections is confusion regarding the role and regulatory requirements of the Station’s Chief Operator. While some Chief Operators are fully compliant with FCC rules,... Read More.

Copyright Law for Broadcasters

Attorney Michael Beylkin, of Zansberg Beylkin LLC, discussed with broadcasters the real and growing financial consequences of copyright infringement claims, and potential defenses like fair use.  Mike provided a calculus that reporters and editors should consider before relying on fair use, both to... Read More.

Developments in Sponsorship Identification

From foreign programming to new FTC regulations, Frank Montero and Seth Williams walk through all the rules surrounding broadcast sponsorship identification. Can you purchase consumer reviews or endorse a product you've never actually used? Enjoy this 30 minute session from Fletcher, Heald and Hildreth's... Read More.

Music Licensing for Broadcasters Webinar

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth's legal eagles, Karyn Ablin and Frank Montero discuss broadcasters’ financial obligations for the musical compositions and recordings they play over the air and in their webcasts and podcasts.  Learn the differences between the royalties you pay for broadcasting,... Read More.