BFOA News
BFOA 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…
Read MoreBFOA Teams Up with Dr. Steven Zeitels and the Voice Health Institute
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has teamed up with Dr. Steven M. Zeitels from the patient nonprofit Voice Health Institute (VHI) to offer broadcast industry professionals information about laryngeal and voice care. Like the Broadcasters Foundation — a charitable organization that provides financial assistance to broadcasters in acute need from illness or tragedy —…
Read MoreTalkers 2024 Features BFOA Chair Scott Herman
“One of the many video highlights from TALKERS 2024: Radio and Beyond – “The Broadcasters Foundation of America: Supporting Our Own” – is now posted on the brand-new TALKERS MEDIA YouTube channel. The presentation took place at the 27th annual installment of the talk media industry’s longest running national gathering held at Hofstra University on Long Island this…
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