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🍻 Broadcasters & Brews – Colorado Springs Edition |
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The Colorado Broadcasters Association is excited to launch a brand-new networking series: Broadcasters & Brews!
Join us for the launch of Broadcasters & Brews, a new happy hour series hosted by the Colorado Broadcasters Association!
đź“… Thursday, September 25th at 5:30 PM
📍 CO Mountain Brewing – 1110 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs
This event is free to attend (just cover your own drinks/food) and offers a laid-back chance for Colorado broadcasters to unwind, reconnect, and share stories off the air. Whether you’re in TV, radio, or podcasting, all are welcome!
👉 RSVP and follow along for future events: Colorado Broadcasters Association Meetup
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Elevating Storytelling: CBA Scholarship Empowers Photojournalist Growth |
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Congratulations to Chappin of KRDO, who was awarded $875 from the CBA's Broadcast Education & Development scholarship fund to attend the NPPA: 2025 Advance Storytelling Workshop
Chappin told the CBA, "I am excited to use this scholarship to elevate my storytelling as a photojournalist. This scholarship will help shine a light on my weaknesses and help me become a more developed, well-rounded storyteller. I am eager to learn new skills that I can pass along to other MMJs and photojournalists inside our newsroom."
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From Honors to High Stakes: A Night of Legacy & Fun |
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Celebrate Colorado’s Broadcast Legacy in Style! On Friday, October 24, 2025, the spotlight shines at The Dome at AMG in Greenwood Village as we honor the inaugural class of inductees into the CBA Hall of Fame.
Then the night kicks into high gear with a Casino Night full of raffle prizes, spirited gaming, a silent auction benefiting Firefly Autism, and proceeds supporting the Broadcast Education & Development Scholarship Fund.
Networking, heavy appetizers, and a cash bar, all come together for an unforgettable night of legacy, laughter, and luck.
🎟 Get your Early Bird tickets now, pricing ends September 19 — don’t wait!
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Why AI Can’t Replace You |
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Overwhelmed by prospecting, closing deals, and creating ad copy in today’s challenging market? Join us for the next LBS 2nd Tuesday Webinar with broadcast veteran Tim Burt, who has written and produced over 30,000 commercials driving more than $500 million in global sales. Tim will show you how to cut through the chaos, harness AI as a helpful tool, and master the Audience-First Ad, the creative edge no algorithm can replace. Don’t wait for “next quarter” when you can sharpen your skills today!
FREE for CBA member stations and staff (LBS account required).
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Free RAB Professional Development Courses |
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The CBA offers free RAB Professional Development Courses to members. Enjoy three free courses, per ownership, per market during the CBA’s fiscal year (July-June).
The RAB Professional Development Courses combine video with text, learner interaction, and online quizzes for a complete learning experience: the most relevant training available in an entertaining, easy learning format. Click the button below to apply.
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Stay Connected with the CBA on Social Media! |
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Want to stay in the know on the issues impacting Colorado broadcasters?
From advocacy efforts and regulatory updates to professional development opportunities and industry events, following the Colorado Broadcasters Association on social media is one of the easiest ways to stay informed and involved.
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Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA) |
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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:
• Apprenticeship Colorado (7/1 through 9/30/2025)
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (9/1 through 11/30/2025)
Questions?
Contact [email protected] or call (720) 536-5427
Thank you for supporting the CBA!
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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that encourages employers to hire targeted groups of job seekers. WOTC can reduce employer federal tax liability by as much as $2,400 to $9,600 per new hire. The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment has teamed with the CBA to bring statewide awareness to this tax credit opportunity. |
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FCC Sets 2025 Annual Regulatory Fees
The FCC has published the 2025 regulatory fees for radio and TV licensees — and there’s good news: broadcasters will pay less than they did last year. The CBA continues to file yearly comments advocating for additional fee relief for our members.
TV fees, listed by call letters, can be found at this link. Radio fees are in the table below.
The due date has not been set, but as in prior years will likely be toward the end of September. As of this writing, the FCC's payment portal is not live. Updates will be provided via this newsletter. |
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New EAS Code for Missing & Endangered Persons Takes Effect September 8
From John Baich, State Emergency Communications Committee
September 8 is the effective date of the new EAS Missing and Endangered Persons event code to be used by all EAS Participants, including broadcast stations. In August 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order creating a new EAS event code for persons over the age of 17 who are missing or abducted from states, territories, or tribal communities (known as Ashanti Alerts), but delayed its effective date to provide EAS Participants with enough time to update their EAS systems to use the code. |
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FCC Reminds Stations to File EAS Form One by October 3rd
By Nick Langan, RadioWorld
While the Emergency Alert System’s future is examined, the FCC sent out a reminder this week of the requirement for all stations to file the EAS Test Reporting System Form One.
ETRS Form One for 2025 must be submitted by Oct. 3.
The form includes identifying EAS designation, monitoring assignments, facility location, equipment type and contact information. |
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