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Katz Media Group raises a total of $47,000 for the BFOA
New York, NY – Nov. 29, 2022 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America, dedicated to helping broadcasters in need, announces Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, has raised more than $47,000 for the Foundation during its 12th annual company-wide membership drive, bringing the total amount raised by Katz to nearly $450,000 since the…
Read MoreFOX’s Jack Abernethy to Receive BFOA 2023 Golden Mike Award
Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television Stations, will be the 2023 honoree of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Abernethy has been at the helm of FOX Television Stations…
Read MoreBFOA Emergency Grant Program When natural disasters hit a community, broadcasters are some of the first on the scene, reporting live. But these events can also affect the lives of broadcasters, leaving some in dire financial need. In these situations, the Broadcasters Foundation of America provides one-time grants to broadcasters who need financial help recovering.…
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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…
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