Posts by Emily Barratt
Deborah Roberts Joins Impressive Line-up of Presenters at the BFOA Golden Mic Gala
New York, NY – February 15, 2024 — Deborah Roberts, award-winning ABC News correspondent, co-anchor of the prestigious news magazine “20/20”, and a member of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Board of Directors, will honor Deborah Norville as this year’s recipient of the Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. The Award will be presented to…
Read MoreDavid Barrett, Michael J. Hayes, and Emily Barr will Honor Jordan Wertlieb at the BFOA Gold Mic Gala
New York, NY – February 8, 2024 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced the presenting speakers at this year’s Golden Mic Award gala and fundraiser, which takes place Monday, March 4, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. David Barrett, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hearst Television, Michael J. Hayes, Senior…
Read MoreBFOA Celebrates the Life of Charles Osgood
Broadcasters Foundation of America celebrates the life of legendary radio and television newsman, Charles Osgood, who passed away recently at the age of 91. Among many accolades he received throughout his career, Osgood was the recipient of the 2016 BFOA Lifetime Achievement Award and a longtime supporter of the Foundation’s mission. Our thoughts go out…
Read MoreSoledad O’Brien to Host the 2024 BFOA Golden Mic Award Gala
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce the return of EMMY® winning broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated talk show host Soledad O’Brien as emcee of the BFOA 2024 Golden Mic Award gala, to be held Monday, March 4, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The annual event is the biggest fundraiser…
Read MoreDeborah Norville to Receive 2024 EFM Lifetime Achievement Award
January 9, 2024 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor two-time Emmy© winning anchor of Inside Edition and 23-year member of the Broadcasters Foundation Board of Directors Deborah Norville with the 2024 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. The Award is given annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the television…
Read MorePhilip J. Lombardo, Chair Emeritus of the BFOA, Passes Away Following Brief Illness
New York, NY – January 5, 2024 — It is with great sadness that the Broadcasters Foundation of America shares the news of the passing of Philip J. Lombardo, who died this morning following a brief illness. Lombardo was CEO of Citadel Communications and Chairman Emeritus of the Broadcasters Foundation, having previously served as Chairman…
Read More#GivingTuesday – Support the BFOA!
New York, NY – November 27, 2023 – In conjunction with tomorrow’s Giving Tuesday, a celebration of giving around the world, the Broadcasters Foundation of America is asking radio and television professionals to consider a tax-deductible donation that will help their colleagues in need. The Broadcasters Foundation, a 501c3 charity, provides financial assistance to people…
Read MoreJordan Wertlieb to Receive 2024 BFOA Golden Mike Award
NEW YORK –November 8, 2023 – Jordan Wertlieb, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Hearst is the 2024 recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. This year’s host,…
Read MoreBFOA Launches 2023 Year-End Giving Campaign
New York, New York – November 1, 2023– The Broadcasters Foundation of America launches its annual Year-End Giving Campaign this week. The 501c3 charity provides financial aid to broadcast radio and television colleagues who are in need due to debilitating illness, accident, or tragedy. The Year-End Giving Campaign asks for personal tax-deductible donations to the…
Read MoreAdrienne Roark Elected to BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – October 10, 2023 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Adrienne Roark, President of Content Development and Integration for CBS News, Stations, and CBS Media Ventures, to its Board of Directors. Roark was voted in during the Broadcasters Foundation’s recent Board of Directors’ meeting in New York City. “We are…
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