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The CBA’s Awards of Excellence contest opens Friday, November 28^th and accepts entries through January 9^th, 2026.

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NOW is the time to check your Entries Express account for access and confirm your station(s) information is in the system and accurate.

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🗓 ️Save the date for the 2026 Awards Gala at the Ritz Carlton Denver on Saturday, April 11^th, 2026.

Driving Dealer Dollars: Unlocking New Wins for Broadcasters

The retail auto industry is accelerating toward record-breaking sales and broadcasters are perfectly positioned to ride the wave! With fresh, enhanced data there is clear momentum heading into 2026 as dealer ad budgets for broadcast are expanding fast.

Join us Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 A.M. for this fast-paced session, you’ll discover innovative strategies to tap into this growth, decode what the latest data means for your market, and learn how to position your station as the go-to partner for auto dealers ready to invest.

Whether you're looking to boost revenue, strengthen dealer relationships, or sharpen your selling approach, this webinar delivers actionable insights you can use immediately. FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required).

Broadcasters Celebrate a Historic Night at Inaugural Hall of Fame

October 24th, the Colorado Broadcasters Association hosted an unforgettable evening as industry leaders, colleagues, and community partners gathered to induct the inaugural class of the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

The ceremony delivered a powerful mix of heartfelt storytelling, emotional tributes, and well-deserved recognition.

Following the inductions, guests enjoyed a lively casino night fundraiser featuring spirited games, great prizes, and strong engagement in support of Firefly Autism and the Broadcast Education and Development Scholarship Fund.

Ceremony Photos

Hall of Fame Online

Hall of Fame 2026 Applications

Thursday, November 6th at 10:00 A.M. join industry legend Chris Lytle for a powerful 30-minute live session that gets straight to the heart of what really limits success in sales. In this no-fluﬀ, fast-moving training, Chris will challenge outdated thinking, share mindset-shifting insights, and oﬀer practical steps to break through barriers that keep you stuck.

Available FREE to CBA Member stations and staff only.

Congressman Hurd CoSponsors AM Radio Act

Colorado’s broadcasters sincerely thank Congressman Jeff Hurd who joined the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act in October. This brings Colorado’s supporting congressional members to a total of six. Representative Hurd joins Reps. Crank, Crow, Evans, Neguse and Pettersen in supporting free and accessible public safety communications for Coloradans.

With Tesla’s recent announcement of their removal of FM radios from 2026 Tesla models Broadcasters must be vigilant and encourage the constituents of Reps. Boebert and DeGette to ask them to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Download English, Spanish, and Christian-format messages using the button below.

Important: These messages must be reported in your station’s public inspection file as issue ads. To obtain the NAB’s PB-19 Forms required for documentation, please contact Sarah Lim at [email protected].

Download AM Radio Spots

2026 Press Pass Prices Increasing

The CBA is experiencing increased vendor pricing on its press credential supplies.

Please be aware that all Non-Member press credential pricing will increase for 2026 press credentials. The 2026 price schedule is as follows:

Press ID Card - $60
Annual Press Plate Sticker - $35
New Press Plate - $100 (includes required sticker)

CBA Member pricing will not change for 2026 press credentials.

Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA)

Current NCSA Campaigns

NCSA messages are vital to the CBA. Keep us advocating for you and fulfill community ascertainment requirements with these messages. Download messages by clicking the button below.

Current NCSA Partners:
• Energy Outreach Colorado (10/1 through 12/31/2025)
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (9/1 through 11/30/2025)

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Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427

Thank you for supporting the CBA!

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Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) is a nonprofit that provides energy assistance and promotes sustainable practices statewide. Through programs and advocacy, EOC helps families facing energy insecurity and works to ensure equitable access to essential resources.

EOC Messages

Regulatory

FCC Shutdown! Take Steps to Protect Your Station

The Commission has announced that most filing deadlines will be extended to the next business day following the resumption of normal FCC operations. Expect delays and possible FCC site outages as broadcasters rush to file their paperwork.

Since the FCC web site was not online on October 10th be sure to have a memorandum stating that you had the document ready at deadline, attempted to upload, but the system was down and take screenshots if possible. Save the memorandum for future use in uploading and for reference when your station’s license renewal application is filed. When the FCC’s system is eventually up and running, upload the issues-programs list for the 3rd Quarter along with your brief memorandum.

Read FCC Notice of Impact

Impact of the FCC Shutdown: What About Filing Deadlines and Databases?
from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

In The Air

AVX 2025 is back

Christmas music returns to Colorado radio dials

Pioneer who brought TV to Western Slope inducted into CBA Hall of Fame

Ross Kaminsky Moves to Mile High Mornings for KOA

Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister announces final month at FOX21

Bonneville Makes Multiple Denver Programming Promotions

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