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The Industry According to Gary Jay, Land Shark Promotion Studio

"Radio cannot afford to become a tired jukebox with 15 minutes of commercials every hour."

Attention Spans Are 40 Seconds. What Does That Mean for Radio?

"Listener Eye Contact is the most important skill an air personality — regardless of format — can develop."

Why Mike Golic Returning Is a Home Run Hire for ESPN Radio

"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

Broadcasters Foundation of America Begins 12 Days of Giving Campaign

“‘The 12 Days of Giving Social Media Campaign’ is a great way to raise funds and awareness of our mission, especially among junior-level people in broadcasting,”

Broadcasters Foundation of America Launches Annual Giving Campaign

The foundation has given more than $15 million to eligible broadcasters in the past 20 years, including $1.8 million in this year alone.

Harry Teinowitz Finds Liver, Thanks Broadcasters Foundation for Assistance

"That’s what this Broadcasters Foundation of America grant is all about. It has been a real difference maker for me, as it could be for you, and those you’ve worked with.”

Broadcasters Foundation of America Sets Annual ‘Giving Day’

This campaign also serves to increase awareness of the Broadcasters Foundation and its charitable mission, ensuring that anyone in these fields who needs support can apply for aid. 

Chad Lopez, Heather Cohen Added to Broadcasters Foundation of America Board

“Chad and Heather are exceptional broadcast industry leaders, and they are a terrific addition to our Board of Directors.”

More Than 250 Gather For Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Gala

“Broadcasting is about service. We need to take care of our own.”

Rush Limbaugh Headlines Recipients of BFOA Leadership Awards

"The ceremony will occur during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show at the Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast in the Bandol Two room at Wynn Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 19."

Soledad O’Brien to Host 2023 Golden Mike Ceremonies

"Combined with her philanthropic endeavors, she is the perfect person to host our special evening.”

Broadcasters Foundation of America Launches Giving Campaign

"Requests for aid continue to increase every year. We cannot turn our backs on those in our industry who need our help.”

Jim Thompson, Broadcasters Foundation of America President, Dies

Jim Thompson is survived by his wife Cindy and his five children, seven grand children, and his brothers John and Thomas.

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"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."

Has the C-Suite Generation of Hard Work and Ethics Lost Its Way

"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."

How Matt Barrie Is Prepared To Tackle the Challenge of Hosting SEC Nation

"If you're a college football junkie like I am, there are few jobs with ESPN that scratch that itch. SEC Nation is one of them."