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Representatives Lamborn and Pettersen CoSponsor HR-3413

Another whirlwind week of Congressional meetings to discuss keeping AM Radio in Vehicles (HR-3413) and Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distribution (vMVPD) lead to Colorado Representatives Lamborn and Pettersen agreeing to cosponsor House Resolution 3413. Colorado's broadcasters thank these members for their support of free, over the air access to AM and FM radio.

Thanks to Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper and Representatives Pettersen and Crow for meeting with us this week.

If you've never been a CBA Member, now is the time to join the fight for our industry. If you are or have been a member of the CBA, thank you! We encourage you to renew your 2023-2024 membership this month. Membership resets July 1st and runs through June 30th.

If you've never been a CBA member, give some serious consideration to joining the efforts that protect our industry, while enjoying the many benefits of membership in our organization.

Sincerely,

Justin Sasso
President & CEO

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movingday

CBA's New Office

The CBA has moved. Please begin sending all correspondence to:

10488 W. Centennial Rd.
Suite 405
Littleton, CO 80127

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10 Tips to Becoming A Broadcast Sales Superstar!

June 13th at 10:00 a.m.

How did Stefan Ryback go from an award-winning major market radio program director to a multimillion-dollar broadcast seller? Join us to find out the "secret sauce" that can help broadcast sellers make a significant leap in sales and money earned!

Free for CBA Members Only. You must have an LBS account setup to register.

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LBS Logo New

We’ve all heard it. “People are tired of webinars!” “Everyone is suffering from webinar fatigue!” LBS is here to inform you that this isn’t true! Anecdotal evidence that we see across all industries is that what people are tired of and suffering fatigue from are mediocre webinars.

CBA members love LBS webinars and they prove it every single time we host one. Attendees know that they will reliably experience high quality direction that they can put into practice right away. Members also appreciate the regular and direct access they get to broadcast experts who provide a live answer to every question that comes in.

LBS membership is free to all CBA members. Sign up today

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Virtual Job Fair

July 10th - 14th

The CBA will facilitate a Virtual Job Fair during the week of July 10th, 2023.

The Virtual Job Fair fulfills the FCC option of participating in “at least four job fairs” during a 2-year period.

By participating in four virtual job fairs within a 2-year period, a station fulfills one requirement of the third prong (supplemental efforts) of the FCC’s Options Menu.

Virtual Job Fairs are free for CBA members and $100 for non-member stations.

Register

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, July 5th at 5 PM

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Nielsen

“Power of Broadcast in Colorado” Study

The 2023 Nielsen “Power of Broadcast in Colorado” study takes a look at the power of broadcast. Colorado radio and television continues to hold a commanding grip on Colorado’s listening and viewing population with an ever expanding digital influence. Adults 18-34 make up the largest group of audio consumers, while local television is still the dominate daily choice for Coloradans over other social media platforms.

The 2023 “Power of Broadcast in Colorado” study is designed to provide Colorado’s broadcasters with clear data that dispels the false perception of Big Tech’s often unchallenged claims of consumer reach and impact. {read more >>}

Free for CBA Members Only

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Instant Sales Training Logo

Receive a weekly email with a training topic and link to an audio file, from Chris Lytle, to help you plan your sales meetings and training sessions. Each sales idea is immediately applicable and you'll have access to an archive of 250+ pre-planned sales meetings. Work these ideas and plans into your own meetings or simply download and send Chris’ ideas and audio to your team.

Free for CBA Members, sign up today!

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Non-Commercial Supporting Announcements (NCSA)

HCPF

Changes are coming to Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) or CHP+. This statewide campaign wants to prepare Coloradans for renewals by making sure the state can reach those in the program and make sure there's no gap in their health coverage. Messages will also address alternative options for those Coloradans who no longer qualify for Medicaid or CHIP, with information on Colorado’s official health insurance marketplace.

Click for Radio messages or click for TV messages in English and Spanish.

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Colorado Secure Savings gives businesses a convenient way to help employees save for the future through employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Click for Radio messages or click for TV messages in English and Spanish.

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Current NCSA Campaigns

NCSA messages are vital to the CBA. Keep us working for you and fulfill community ascertainment requirements with these messages.

Current NCSA Partners:
CO Dept of Health Policy & Financing (4/1/2023 through 9/30/2023)
CO Dept of Treasury (3/1/2023 through 6/30/2023)

To download these spots click HERE.

For more information contact Shelli@ColoradoBroadcasters.org or call (720) 536-5427.

Thank you for supporting the CBA!

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Government

Upcoming FCC Broadcast Filing Deadlines for June and July

by Daniel Brown of Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth

July 10th - Q2 2023 Issues/Programs Lists
Broadcasters with full-power radio, television, and Class A television stations must upload to their stations’ respective Online Public Inspection Files the Quarterly Issues and Programs Lists covering the second quarter period of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. {read more >>}

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Eight things to know about 2023 changes to the Colorado Open Records Act

by Jeffrey A. Roberts, CFOIC Executive Director

Gov. Jared Polis’ signature on Senate Bill 23-286 Tuesday will change the Colorado Open Records Act in some small but important ways when the measure takes effect in early August.

Here are some things to know about what the CORA bill does — and does not do.
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