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Katz Media Group’s 13th Annual Membership Drive Raises More Than $47,000 for BFOA
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…
Read MoreBFOA announces Leadership Breakfast Honorees
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,…
Read MoreDeborah Norville to Emcee BFOA Golden Mic Gala & Fundraiser
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…
Read MoreKatz Media Group to Receive the 2025 PJL Spirit Award
Presented During BFOA’s Golden Mic Gala in NYC on March 10, 2025 The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced that the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award will be presented to Katz Media Group and accepted by Mark Gray, its Chief Executive Officer and a longtime BFOA Board Member, during the BFOA Golden Mic Gala…
Read MoreDan Mason to Receive 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in acute need, will recognize Dan Mason for his notable success in broadcasting with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the broadcast industry and will be presented…
Read MoreBrian Lawlor to Receive 2025 BFOA Golden Mic Award
New York, NY – January 13, 2025 – Brian Lawlor, President, Scripps Sports, has been named the recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) 2025 Golden Mic Award, to be presented at the annual black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 10 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The BFOA is the only charity…
Read MoreCalifornia Wildfire Relief
When natural disasters hit a community, broadcasters are some of the first on the scene, despite their own needs. In these situations, the BFOA provides one-time grants to broadcasters who need financial help recovering from disaster, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Learn more at www.broadcastersfoundation.org/emergencygrants. To apply for relief, click here.
Read More2024: A Year In Review
Life throws us many curve balls, such as cancer, critical illness diagnoses, accidents, unforeseen emergencies, natural disasters, and the difficulties of advanced age that may require around-the-clock care or relocation to assisted living facilities. The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has positively impacted the lives of countless individuals in the broadcasting community by providing a…
Read MoreBFOA Take Five: Bud Walters
As part of an on-going series, BFOA Take Five, our fall intern, Zach Badalamenti, interviewed Bayard “Bud” Walters, founder and president of The Cromwell Group. Bud Walters is an industry leader and pioneer, owns and operates 28 radio stations, and serves on the boards of the Radio Advertising Bureau, National Association of Broadcasters and multiple state broadcasters foundations.
Read MoreBFOA Celebrates 12 Days of Giving
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday and the Broadcasters Foundation of America annual Year-End Giving campaign, we hope to encourage more broadcast professionals to participate in this season’s giving spirit across the industry. To start this movement, last year we launched the “12 Days of Giving” Campaign… and we’re bringing it back again! Whether it be…
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