BFOA News
Radio Ink features BFOA President Tim McCarthy
Tim McCarthy discusses the future of the Broadcasters Foundation of America with Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan in the November 7, 2022 issue of the magazine. McCarthy took over the position after the passing of Jim Thompson, who led the organization for 14 years. Before joining the foundation, McCarthy was Senior VP of ESPN Radio Group,…
Read MoreNAB Podcast 176: Meet the BFOA
Broadcasters Foundation of America President Tim McCarthy and Chairman Scott Herman join the NAB Podcast to detail the vital work their organization does to help broadcasters in need. Learn about the Foundation’s history, the various fundraising events it holds and how you can help further their important cause. Listen to “Meet the Broadcasters Foundation…
Read MoreJim Thompson inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame
Broadcasters Foundation of America would like to congratulate the ten radio legends, their families, and former colleagues, for being posthumously inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame. Among the inductees is former Foundation President Jim Thompson, who passed away in August after a lengthy battle with cancer. “This is such a tremendous tribute to Jim,”…
Read MoreBFOA 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…
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