Posts by Emily Barratt
BFOA Take Five: Bud Walters
As part of an on-going series, BFOA Take Five, our fall intern, Zach Badalamenti, interviewed Bayard “Bud” Walters, founder and president of The Cromwell Group. Bud Walters is an industry leader and pioneer, owns and operates 28 radio stations, and serves on the boards of the Radio Advertising Bureau, National Association of Broadcasters and multiple state broadcasters foundations.
Read MoreBFOA Celebrates 12 Days of Giving
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday and the Broadcasters Foundation of America annual Year-End Giving campaign, we hope to encourage more broadcast professionals to participate in this season’s giving spirit across the industry. To start this movement, last year we launched the “12 Days of Giving” Campaign… and we’re bringing it back again! Whether it be…
Read MoreBFOA Take Five: Valari Dobson Staab
As part of an on-going series, BFOA Take Five, our fall intern, Zach Badalamenti, interviewed Valari Dobson Staab, Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. Overseeing more than 50 local, regional and national media properties, Ms. Staab is a leading innovator of the industry, Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame member and on the board of directors for the BFOA.
Read MoreBFOA Launches Year-End Giving Campaign
Broadcasters Foundation of America has launched its annual Year-End Giving Campaign, which seeks to raise donations from tax-deductible personal contributions to the Guardian Fund and corporate contributions to the Angel Initiative. The Broadcasters Foundation, a 501c3 charity, is the only charity devoted exclusively to helping colleagues who are in dire need of monthly or emergency…
Read MoreBFOA Debuts Media Mixer in LA!
More than 100 broadcasters, from CEO’s to those just entering the business, turned out for The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) first Los Angeles Media Mixer, held last Wednesday, October 23rd, at the NBC4 Lot. Co-hosts for the event were Colleen Williams, NBC4 News Anchor, and Valentine, host of Valentine In The Morning on iHeart’s…
Read MoreBFOA Speeds Up and Eases Emergency Grant Application Process
In the wake of the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene and the impending severe Hurricane Milton, The Broadcasters Foundation of America has taken immediate steps to make sure every broadcaster who qualifies for emergency aid receives it and receives it quickly. “We’ve temporarily adjusted our already streamlined Emergency Grant Guidelines and Application Process to make…
Read MoreEmergency Grants Available For Broadcasters Affected by Hurricane Helene and Other Disasters
New York, NY – October 7, 2024 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America is delivering emergency financial assistance to qualifying colleagues in the radio and TV industry who have been personally hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The Foundation’s Emergency Grant Program is set up with a streamlined vetting process that enables the charity to get…
Read MoreBFOA Brings Media Mixers to Los Angeles!
Following the success of its Media Mixers in New York and Chicago, The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is bringing the popular networking event to Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 23 from 6pm-8pm PST at the Universal Studios Hollywood Lot. Co-hosts for the Los Angeles Media Mixer are Colleen Williams, NBC4 News Anchor, and Valentine,…
Read MoreBFOA Take Five: Chris Forgy
As part of a new series, BFOA Take Five, our fall intern, Zach Badalamenti, interviewed Chris Forgy, President & CEO of Saga Communications. Joining Saga Communications in 1995, Chris has dedicated his career to furthering the broadcast industry.
Read More26th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 26th Annual BFOA Celebrity Golf Tournament! With over 150 broadcast professionals on the greens, we were able to raise crucial funds and increase awareness to support our mission! About the Broadcasters Foundation of America: www.broadcastersfoundation.orgThe mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of…
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