Paramount’s Ray Hopkins Joins BFOA Board of Directors

By Emily Barratt | July 1, 2025

New York, NY – July 1, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has elected Ray Hopkins, President of Paramount U.S. Distribution, to its Board of Directors. An industry veteran, Hopkins has more than 30 years of experience and is known for his leadership and vision. He oversees Paramount’s domestic content distribution strategy, partnerships,…

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The 4th Annual BFOA Giving Day is June 24th!

By Emily Barratt | June 10, 2025

The One-Day Campaign Aims to Raise Money and Awareness to Help Radio and TV Professionals in Acute Need New York, NY – June 10, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced its annual BFOA Giving Day will take place Tuesday, June 24. The campaign raises much-needed funds to support the Foundation’s sole mission…

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BFOA Welcomes 2025 Summer Interns

By Emily Barratt | June 3, 2025

Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is excited to welcome our 2025 summer interns, Jonathan Duggan and Reilly Fournier! Jonathan Duggan, our accounting intern, is a rising senior at Fairfield University majoring in Accounting and will be graduating in 2026. Learn more about Jonathan on LinkedIn. Reilly Fournier, our social media intern, is a rising senior…

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BFOA Leadership Breakfast Honorees

By Emily Barratt | April 14, 2025

The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its annual breakfast and awards ceremony at the close of NAB2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 9, to honor industry leaders for their dedication and vision. The event attracted a full house of more than 200 radio and television executives. Pictured here are the six recipients of the…

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Kristin Cantrell, Kate Riley, and Peter Smyth Elected to BFOA Board of Directors

By Emily Barratt | March 17, 2025

New York, NY – March 17, 2025 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has elected Kristin Cantrell, Owner/CEO, Seven Mountains Media and CapCity Communications, Kate Riley, President and CEO, America’s Public Television Stations (APTS), and Peter H. Smyth, former Chairman and CEO, Greater Media, to its Board of Directors.  Chair of the Broadcasters Foundation,…

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Katz Media Group’s 13th Annual Membership Drive Raises More Than $47,000 for BFOA

By Emily Barratt | March 5, 2025

All Money Raised Supports Radio and Television Broadcasters in Need The Broadcasters Foundation of America, dedicated to helping broadcasters in need, proudly announces that Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, has raised more than $47,000 during its 13th annual companywide membership drive. This year’s generous contribution brings the total amount raised by Katz…

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BFOA announces Leadership Breakfast Honorees

By Emily Barratt | February 24, 2025

Awards to be Presented at the BFOA Leadership Breakfast, Wednesday, April 9, 7am, during NABShow in Las Vegas. This event is Complimentary to All Broadcasters. Broadcasters Foundation of America, the only charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Leadership Awards, the BFOA Chairman’s Award,…

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Deborah Norville to Emcee BFOA Golden Mic Gala & Fundraiser

By Emily Barratt | February 12, 2025

Sammy Rae & the Friends to perform; Bonnie Bernstein, Scott Herman, and Ray Cole to Present Awards The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA), the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in critical need, has announced Deborah Norville, longtime BFOA Board member and two-time EMMY-winning anchor of Inside Edition, will emcee this year’s Golden Mic gala…

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