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How You Can Drive Record Sales for Auto Dealers Today

Tuesday, March 11th at 10:00 a.m., connect with John Tkac for what could be the retail auto industries highest volume year in decades!

Dealers have plenty of supply and manufacturers are pushing hard to increase market share. Certain manufacturers are backing this effort with extreme incentive and rebate programs, providing broadcasters with a compelling story as they enter the showroom.

Exciting Debut: CBA Hall of Fame & New Logo Reveal

The Colorado Broadcasters Association launches the CBA Hall of Fame, a prestigious new initiative honoring the titans of Colorado broadcasting.

The CBA HOF Committee is proud to unveil the official CBA Hall of Fame logo (above). This elegant emblem will be a symbol of excellence, representing the achievements and contributions of Hall of Fame inductees for years to come.

The CBA Hall of Fame recognizes Colorado broadcasters whose contributions have made a lasting impression on their industry, their community, and their audiences. From iconic on-air talents to visionary leaders and those behind-the-scenes innovators, these inductees represent the very best of Colorado broadcasting.

Proceeds from the CBA Hall of Fame will go directly to the CBA Broadcast Education and Development Fund, helping to support and inspire the next generation of broadcasting professionals.

The nomination window is officially open, and applications are now being accepted! Nominate a deserving broadcaster or apply today.

Nominate or Apply

Judging Wraps Saturday — Room Booking Deadline Approaches!

The 2024 Awards of Excellence judging phase wraps on Saturday! 933 entries have been reviewed by over 200 broadcasters from around the U.S.

The CBA will spend next week reviewing the final judgements and making sure everything has been judged appropriately. Entrants can expect an abbreviated list of those stations that have received recognition in early March.

Save the Date! The Awards of Excellence Gala will take place on Saturday, April 5th, at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver. Ticket details coming soon!

Exclusive room block at the Ritz-Carlton, expires March 15th—book now to lock in your discounted rate!

Get a Room!

Now available on demand. CBA members are invited to watch Attorney Michael Beylkin, of Zansberg Beylkin LLC, discuss the real and growing financial consequences of copyright infringement claims, and potential defenses like fair use.

Watch

Don't Wait for the FCC!

The application window for the CBA’s Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is now open for summer 2025 inspections.

Proactive Compliance is Key: With the FCC Enforcement Bureau actively hiring in Denver, the likelihood of FCC inspections is increasing.

The ABIP Advantage:

* Receive a thorough compliance review conducted by experienced CBA Inspector, Chris Daniel.

* Identify and address potential issues before an FCC inspection.

* Gain peace of mind and ensure your station is operating in full compliance.

Applications are due March 31st, 2025.

Apply Now!

US Copyright Office Opens Inquiry Over PRO Licensing Practices

For broadcasters with concerns over the growing financial burden of new Performance Rights Organizations and their licensing practices, the US Copyright Office has opened an inquiry into PRO licensing practices. Comments will be taken until April 11th.

Find out more about the inquiry by clicking below and reading the full story in Radio Ink.

CBA Scholarship Helps Inspire KMGH Journalist

Congratulations to Kristian of KMGH-TV, who has been awarded $350 scholarship from the CBA's Broadcast Education & Development fund.

Kristian shared, "This scholarship will provide me the opportunity to attend the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) 2025 which is an incredible event where I’m able to connect and learn from talented journalists from all across the country.
Every time I have attended NAHJ I return to my station inspired and full of new ideas that help me become a better storyteller in our community.”

Apply Today

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:
• Colorado Dept of Labor & Employment (11/1 through 2/28/2025)
• Colorado Dept of the Treasury (1/1 through 6/30/2025)
• Colorado Energy Foundation (3/1 through 3/31/2025)
• Colorado Tax Deferral (2/1 through 3/31/2025)

Questions?
Contact CBA@ColoradoBroadcasters.org or call (720) 536-5427

Thank you for supporting the CBA!

NCSA Downloads

The Colorado Department of Treasury is rotating two messages to help Coloradans save for their future and find unclaimed property in 2025. Colorado SecureSavings is a retirement savings program. The Great Colorado Payback is responsible for reuniting Coloradans with their lost or forgotten assets.

This is a radio and television campaign with English and Spanish messaging.

Treasury Messages

Through the Colorado Energy Foundation (CEF), the oil and gas industry leverages its established presence in Colorado as a philanthropic partner, and accelerates its impact directly to the most vulnerable and underrepresented members of our community.

Traffic to come.

FAMLI Messages

Advocacy

Local Radio Freedom Act Returns

From Radio Ink

Congress is marking World Radio Day in a particularly meaningful way: a bipartisan group of 114 US House members has reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing the imposition of new performance fees, royalties, or taxes on local radio stations.

In The Air

Coming Soon: Colorado Today

Denver’s Alice 105.9 Raises $1.1M for Children’s Hospital Colorado

Murphy Huston Retires From KOSI

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