BFOA News
BFOA Delivers Emergency Aid to Radio & TV Colleagues
Broadcasters Foundation of America is providing emergency aid to qualifying colleagues in the radio and TV industry who have been personally hit hard by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. So far, requests have come in from individuals who work at Spanish Broadcasting System, America CV Station Group, Telemundo, and Univision, with the first of those checks…
Read MoreBFOA Launches First “TV Giving Day” on September 22nd
Broadcasters Foundation of America is excited to announce its first annual TV Giving Day, Thursday, September 22nd, a day to come together as one community to support television professionals across every position in need of financial assistance due to a critical illness, accident, or disaster. In addition, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the…
Read MoreBFOA mourns the loss of Lowry Mays
Broadcasters Foundation of America mourns the loss of one of its longtime supporters, Lowry Mays. One of radio’s most prominent leaders, Mays established the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, which is bestowed annually at the Broadcasters Foundation Leadership Breakfast to an individual whose work in broadcasting exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. We…
Read MoreRetired NYSBA President Donates $25,000 to Jim Thompson Memorial Fund
A message from our President, Tim McCarthy: People in the broadcast industry can be very generous. We know this from the donations we receive, whether $20 or $2,000. Broadcasters help their communities and through the Broadcasters Foundation of America, they help each other. Every now and then, someone steps up in a big way, going…
Read MoreBFOA Honors Respected Broadcaster & Media Broker Frank Boyle
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set up The Frank Boyle Memorial Fund to honor the respected broadcaster and media broker who passed away Tuesday at the age of 96. Boyle began his radio career in 1953 at WJR, Detroit before joining Eastman National Radio Sales as Detroit Office Manager. He was soon promoted to…
Read MoreBFOA Mourns Passing of Longtime President and Beloved Broadcast Industry Leader Jim Thompson
New York, NY – August 15, 2022 – It is with great sadness that the Broadcasters Foundation of America shares the sad news of the passing of its longtime President and beloved broadcaster Jim Thompson. Thompson, who fought a valiant struggle against throat cancer for nearly a year, passed away last night in Summit, NJ,…
Read MoreBFOA Launches First “Radio Giving Day” on June 29th
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is excited to announce its first annual Radio Giving Day, Wednesday, June 29, a day to come together as one community with one common goal – to support radio professionals in need of financial assistance due to a critical illness, accident, or disaster. In addition, the campaign aims to raise awareness…
Read MoreAdams Radio Group Launches Employee Donation Drive to Support BFOA
Adams Radio Group has launched a voluntary employee donation drive to help create awareness and raise funds for the Broadcasters Foundation of America, a 501(c)(3) charity that provides aid to fellow broadcasters in acute need from life-altering illness, accident, or other disaster. The plan allows all Adams Radio Group employees the opportunity to set up…
Read MoreBFOA Honors William O’Shaughnessy
William O’Shaughnessy, respected broadcaster, Chairman of Whitney Global Media, author of several books, and long-time member of the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Board of Directors and Chairman of its Guardian Fund, passed away this morning at his home in Litchfield, Ct. He was 84. In honor of O’Shaughnessy’s steadfast commitment to elevating broadcasting to more…
Read MoreBroadcasters Foundation of America returns to the 2022 NABShow
During the NAB Show in Las Vegas, the Broadcasters Foundation of America raised funds to help our colleagues in need and honored several leaders in our industry. The Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament raised a record $125,000 in support of the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation to help broadcasters in need. The tournament was…
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