Posts Tagged ‘television’
BFOA Brings Media Mixers to Los Angeles!
Following the success of its Media Mixers in New York and Chicago, The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is bringing the popular networking event to Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 23 from 6pm-8pm PST at the Universal Studios Hollywood Lot. Co-hosts for the Los Angeles Media Mixer are Colleen Williams, NBC4 News Anchor, and Valentine,…
Read MoreBFOA Take Five: Chris Forgy
As part of a new series, BFOA Take Five, our fall intern, Zach Badalamenti, interviewed Chris Forgy, President & CEO of Saga Communications. Joining Saga Communications in 1995, Chris has dedicated his career to furthering the broadcast industry.
Read More26th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 26th Annual BFOA Celebrity Golf Tournament! With over 150 broadcast professionals on the greens, we were able to raise crucial funds and increase awareness to support our mission! About the Broadcasters Foundation of America: www.broadcastersfoundation.orgThe mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of…
Read MoreBFOA Teams Up with Dr. Steven Zeitels and the Voice Health Institute
The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has teamed up with Dr. Steven M. Zeitels from the patient nonprofit Voice Health Institute (VHI) to offer broadcast industry professionals information about laryngeal and voice care. Like the Broadcasters Foundation — a charitable organization that provides financial assistance to broadcasters in acute need from illness or tragedy —…
Read MoreTalkers 2024 Features BFOA Chair Scott Herman
“One of the many video highlights from TALKERS 2024: Radio and Beyond – “The Broadcasters Foundation of America: Supporting Our Own” – is now posted on the brand-new TALKERS MEDIA YouTube channel. The presentation took place at the 27th annual installment of the talk media industry’s longest running national gathering held at Hofstra University on Long Island this…
Read MoreBFOA To Hold Celebrity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on September 9th
New York, NY – June 25, 2024 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America will hold its annual Celebrity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Monday, September 9 at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. Leo MacCourtney, President and CEO of Katz Television Group and Vice Chair and Treasurer of the BFOA Board of Directors,…
Read MoreSaga’s Chris Forgy Elected to BFOA Board of Directors
New York, NY – June 18, 2024 – Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Chris Forgy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saga Communications, to its Board of Directors. The vote took place during the Broadcasters Foundation Board annual meeting in New York City. The Broadcasters Foundation is the only charity devoted exclusively to providing…
Read MoreBFOA to posthumously Honor Jim Thompson with the Chairman’s Award
Jim Thompson, well-respected radio and TV broadcast industry executive and long-time President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, will be honored posthumously with the Chairman’s Award at the Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast, 7:00 AM, Wednesday, April 19 in Room Bandol Two at the Wynn, Las Vegas. The Chairman’s Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition…
Read MoreBFOA to Honor Dan Mason with the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce Dan Mason, former Chief Executive Officer of CBS Radio and previous Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation, is 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.…
Read MoreBroadcasters Celebrate at the 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Gala
255 Broadcast Industry Executives and Celebrities Gathered at the Golden Mike Gala to Honor Dick Wiley and Jack Abernethy and Support the Broadcasters Foundation of America Two-hundred-and-fifty-five radio and television executives and celebrities gathered at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City Monday night to honor Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television…
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