“Local Choice” Legislation Removed from STAVRA Bill

“Local Choice” Legislation Removed from STAVRA Bill

Thanks to the many television and radio stations that aired the NAB's "Keep My TV" campaign, as well as the in-state meetings between our CBA members and Congressional leaders, "Local Choice" has been removed from the Satellite Television Acccess and Viewer Rights Act (STAVRA). Once... Read More.

CBA Jointly Files Regarding Public File Online for Radio

On August 28th a letter was filed with the Commission, in response to their request for comment, regarding whether it should initiate a rule making proceeding to extend to radio station licensees the Commission’s current online public inspection file/political file regulations. In summary, the State... Read More.

CBA Opposes “Local Choice”

In a letter addressed to Senators Rockefeller and Thune, the CBA with 49 state broadcast associations made it clear that we oppose the proposed "Local Choice" legislation. The letter points to the discriminatory nature of the legislation, singling out... Read More.

Website to Promote Activation of FM Chip Launches

Today’s smartphones already have an FM receiver! This means that all listeners would have easy access to radio for the entertainment they love and information they need, but wireless carriers are dragging their feet and won’t activate the FM chips that are in every smartphone. FM radio... Read More.

“Sonic Brand Study” Webinar

Bob McCurdy, President of Katz Media Solutions, will present the results of their Sonic Brand Study and play examples that confirm the incredible power of sound. Get a better understanding of how sound impacts what we see, how we feel and what we consume.... Read More.

CBA Responds to Senator’s NEWS Act Legislation

The Colorado Broadcasters Association appreciates both Senators Udall and Bennet’s desire to bring Colorado programming to the beautiful Four Corners region of our state. We empathize with the frustration felt by the pay-TV viewers in these counties who want to see their... Read More.

“Social + Mobile Revenue”

BIA/Kelsey’ Jed Williams shares the information about the growing social and mobile media and the implications and opportunities for broadcast stations. You’ll hear the research to back up their recommended direction you should take and you’ll see case studies of successful station programs you... Read More.

CBA Works with CFOIC for CORA Standardization

On Friday, May 2nd, Governor Hickenlooper signed HB 14-1193. The CBA, in partnership with the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition (CFOIC) and the Colorado Press Association worked to pass this bill. The Bill will standardize fees that Colorado governments charge to fulfill requests for... Read More.