BFOA Giving Day is Thursday, June 13, 2024!

New York, NY – May 28, 2024— The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced its annual Giving Day will take place Thursday, June 13. The campaign’s purpose is to raise money to support the Foundation’s sole mission of providing financial assistance to radio and television professionals who find themselves in acute need due to critical…

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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…

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Broadcasters 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…

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Gordon 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…

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FCC 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…

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Katz 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…

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Broadcasters 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…

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Deborah 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…

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Deborah 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…

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