BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA On The Air Spring 2010

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The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need. The foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident and other serious misfortune. On The Air contents volume 14 issue 1 Spring 2010 4 7 8 17 19 21 Presidents Me

presidents message Philip J. Lombardo Chair Stu Olds Vice Chair James B. Thompson President Carl Butrum Vice President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward F. McLaughlin Chairman Emeritus Joseph C. Amaturo The Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc. David J. Barrett PresidentCEO, Hearst Television Inc. George G. Beasley ChairmanCEO, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. Philip R. Beuth Capital Cities, ret. Richard J. Bodorff Partner, Wiley Rein LLP Del R. Bryant PresidentCEO, BMI Richard D. Buckley PresidentCEO, Buckley

Saves Lives Your Help Literally Familys Rent Money Gone A monthly grant recipient who was a New York area radio program director and announcer passed away from cancer this past year at the age of 37, leaving a wife and four young children. The funeral and high unreimbursed medical expenses depleted their savings. To cover the costs, his widow sold their home and moved her family into a more affordable rental unit. Then, she encountered additional unanticipated expenses. She had to spend her re

Saves Lives People Living Longer Than Their Means The story of this elderly couple in their late 70s is all too typical of the cases that come to the attention of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The husband had worked in television until his retirement 13 years ago. For several years, they managed to maintain their independence with Social Security, savings and part time work. Six years ago, the wife was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. The husband left his part time job and

the guardian fund Helping Our Friends and Colleagues The Guardian Fund Ensures Support for Years to Come picture to come Last December, I joined the Good Morning America team as an anchor and entered yet another chapter in my 15year broadcasting career. During my tenure, Ive had the privilege of working with numerous talented colleagues, brilliant minds, and charismatic individuals. I continue to enjoy the opportunity to interview world leaders and firstclass experts and to report the news to

200,000 Raised to Help Broadcasters in Need

Celebrated attendees included Broadcasters Foundation Board Member George Stephanopoulos from Good Morning America Dr. Joy Browne and Steve Malzerg, each a syndicated host on the WOR Radio Network Judge Jeanine Pirro from FoxTV Hal Jackson, legendary radio air personality David Price, weather anchor on CBS The Early Show and Melissa Russo from WNBCTV, New York. Popular WOR NewsTalk Radio host John Gambling served as Master of Ceremonies, and our guest presenters were some of the most highly resp

2010 golden mike award 1 1 2 3 ... Its one of the most important things that we can do and one of the most satisfying things that we can do. I urge you all to do a little bit of giving back. Michael Bloomberg NYC Mayor and Golden Mike Award Recipient 1. FoxTV personality Judge Jeanine Pirro jazz singer John Pizzarelli Brazilian jazz singer Marianni Ebert FoxTV Stations President Dennis Swanson Diana Taylor NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Broadcasters Foundation Chairman Phil Lombardo Presi

1 1 2 4 3 6 7 5 1. Joe Reilly, Scott Herman from CBS Radio and Robert Ausfield from Regent Communications 2. Radio Inks Deborah Parenti and Nielsens Lorraine Hadfield 3. Jim Thompson with Sharon Smith and NABs Gordon Smith, Janet McGregor and 4. Jay Isabella, Tom Kane, Marianni Ebert and Phil Lombardo 5. Brad Kelly and Rich Tunkel from Arbitron with Susan and Larry Patrick 6. Maurica Kamp and Pierre Bouvard from Arbitron 7. Emcee of this years Golden Mike Award, WORs John Gambling Marcel

2010 golden mike award 1 1 2 3 big supporter Im aBroadcasters of the Foundation. Weve received more and more requests from people who need help Thats why we wanted to get a good turnout tonight and Im excited that we did. George Stephanopoulus Good Morning America 1. From Broadcasting Cable, Publisher Larry Dunn, Louis Hillelson, Sandy Friedman, Tom McGowan and Jason Greenblatt 2. Dennis Swanson 3. NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Phil Lombardo Diana Taylor seated, Jim Thompson, Katherine

1 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 1. Steve Jones from the ABC News Radio, Joe Bartlett from WOR, Stan Brooks from WINS and Ron Rivlin from RTT News 2. Bonnie and Nick Verbitsky 3. Bill and Phyllis McGorry and their daughters, Amy from News 12 Long Island and Regan from IMG, with Dave Price. 4. WORs Joe Bartlett and Steve Malzberg, Judge Jeanine Pirro from FoxTV, John Gambling, WORs Joan Hamburg and Dr. Joy Browne 5. From Katz Media Bonnie Press, Michael Sherman and Chickie Bucco 6. Katherine Oliver 7. P

2010 golden mike award 1 1 2 1 evening not only to this We are gathered here 3 honor Michael Bloomberg, but to honor those in our industry who need our help. The money raised from tonights event will help many broadcasters who deserve our assistance and our respect. Nick Verbitsky, United Stations Radio Networks 1. Susan Cole with Ray Cole and Colleen Gally from Citadel Communications and Ernest Liebre from Cambridge Financial Services 2. Phil and Kim Lombardo 3. Phil Lombardo, Debi Jac

1 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 1. Fox Televisions Dennis Swanson, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Lew Leone and Dari Alexander 2. Golden Mike recipient, Mayor Michael Bloomberg 3. Broadcasters Foundation Chairman Phil Lombardo 4. Dennis Swanson, Katherine Oliver and Phil Lombardo 5. Chris Knight, Inner City Broadcastings Skip Finley, Karen Finley and Scott Knight 6. George Stephanopoulos and Phil Lombardo 7. Richard Leibner with Rick Buckley ON THE AIR SPRING 2010 15

2010 golden mike award 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1. Horizon Medias Aaron Cohen, Katz Medias Jim Beloyianis and United Stations Kathi Iannacone 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Greater Media Buzz Knight and Heidi Raphael Keisha SuttonJames Dick and Ann Foreman with Phil Lombardo WBEBs Jerry Lee with Phil Lombardo Fox TVs Dennis Swanson with NBCs Tom OBrien 7. The John Pizzarelli Trio 16 SPRING 2010 ON THE AIR

corporate angel Setting a Corporate Example Alan Frank President PostNewsweek Stations Broadcasters have always been on the front line of serving our communities. We know that we provide unique and crucial information to our local communities, and these days it seems that our value is greater than ever. We thrive on taking care of our communities, of representing their concerns and triumphs and reflecting their daily lives. But its also become clear that this economy has unequally affected us,

Radio is a personal soundtrack for 230 million U.S. listeners every week. It has the power to drive us to action or move us to tears. Hit a preset buttonand youve tapped a treasured memory. Hit anotherand youre at the stadium. For 45 years, Arbitron has gathered insights into the unique relationship between radio listeners and their communities. Listeners share with us their heartfelt comments, and now we are sharing some with you. We are the people of Arbitron. www.arbitron.com Long Live Radio

foundation awards The Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Awards and The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award The Broadcasters Foundation of America presented the 2010 Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Awards and the inaugural Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award during its annual breakfast held on April 14 at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the National Association of Broadcasters Show NAB. Named in honor of iconic broadcaster Ward L. Quaal, the Pioneer Awards are underwritten by the

Saves Lives Your Help Literally Stroke Felled Broadcaster A broadcast personality and industry entrepreneur needs our help. Our colleague was in the forefront of the community as the founder of a national publication dedicated to the industry. He later pursued several independent entrepreneurial ventures, unfortunately to no lasting financial success. In December of 2006, he suffered a massive stroke resulting in serious brain damage. This once dynamic communicator now contends with shortterm

seen heard B roadcasters Foundation Board of Directors Recognize Chairman Phil Lombardo for His Courage to Care Charity Golf Tournament Named in His Honor Citing his courage to care and his dedication to championing on behalf of broadcasters in need, the Broadcasters Foundation of America Board of Directors voted unanimously to rename the NAB golf fundraiser to the Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament. A firm believer in giving back to the community, Lombardo noted that the Broadcaste

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