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BFOA Launches Annual Year-End Giving Campaign
New York, New York – November 9, 2021 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America launches its annual year-end giving campaign today, with an appeal for tax-deductible donations that will allow the Foundation to continue providing financial assistance to those in broadcasting who need it most. A 501(c)3 charity, the Broadcasters Foundation is the only organization…
Read MoreBroadcasters Foundation of America Unveils Succession Plan
New York – NY – October 6, 2021 – Jim Thompson, highly respected television and radio executive and President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America since 2009, has announced his retirement at the end of 2022. In conjunction with that announcement, the Broadcasters Foundation has unveiled a succession plan whereby Thompson and broadcast veteran Tim…
Read MoreGordon Smith to Receive the 2021 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
New York, NY – September 2, 2021 – Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Gordon Smith, former U.S. Senator and President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), as the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award is bestowed annually on an individual in…
Read MoreFCC Chair Ajit Pai to Receive the 2020 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Federal Communications Commission Chairman (FCC) Ajit Pai as the recipient of this year’s Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The Award is bestowed annually on an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. Chairman Pai will be presented with the Award at…
Read MoreKatz Media Group Raises Over $34,000 for Broadcasters Foundation of America
The 9th Annual Katz Media Group Membership Drive Raises Over $34,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation of America Broadcasters Foundation of America announces Katz Media Group has raised over $34,000 for the Foundation during its ninth annual two-week company-wide membership drive. All money raised supports the Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life and maintain…
Read MoreBroadcasters Foundation of America honors Emily L. Barr & Edward F. McLaughlin
Emily Barr Receives the 2018 Broadcasters Foundation Golden Mike Award Ed McLaughlin Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award The Broadcasters Foundation of America raised $250,000 to help broadcasters in need, as more than 250 industry executives and celebrities gathered at the Plaza Hotel last evening to honor Emily Barr, President and Chief Executive Officer of…
Read MoreCathy Hughes to Receive The 2018 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. has been announced as the recipient of the 2018 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The award will be presented at the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s annual breakfast at 7:00AM, Wednesday, April 11 in the Brahms Room of the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, during the…
Read MoreDeborah Norville to host 2018 BFOA Golden Mike Awards
Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville to host this year’s Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award, honoring Graham Media’s Emily Barr. Also, media luminaries Peggy Allen, Don Graham, and Hank Price, and singer/songwriter Darrian Ford, join the program. While Pat McLaughlin will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her late husband, Ed McLaughlin. Celebrated…
Read MoreDeborah Norville to host 2018 BFOA Golden Mike Awards
Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville to host this year’s Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Golden Mike Award, honoring Graham Media’s Emily Barr. Also, media luminaries Peggy Allen, Don Graham, and Hank Price, and singer/songwriter Darrian Ford, join the program. While Pat McLaughlin will accept the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her late husband, Ed McLaughlin. Celebrated…
Read MoreThe Edward F. McLaughlin Memorial Fund
Broadcasters Foundation of America Sets Up The Edward F. McLaughlin Memorial Fundin Honor of the Iconic Broadcaster The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the national charity that provides aid to past and present members of the broadcasting profession, has established the Edward F. McLaughlin Memorial Fund to honor the iconic broadcaster who passed away on January…
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