All Money Raised Supports Radio and Television Broadcasters in Need
New York, NY – March 4, 2025 – 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 to nearly $500,000 since the drive’s inception.
Over the course of the two-week campaign, the Katz team once again demonstrated its deep commitment to the broadcasting community. Every dollar raised directly supports the Stu Olds Memorial Fund, which commemorates Katz’s former CEO and aids broadcasters and their families during life’s most challenging moments.
“For over seventy years, the Broadcasters Foundation has provided critical aid—ranging from medical care to emergency financial assistance—for broadcasters facing hard times,” said Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. “The steadfast generosity of Katz Media Group makes it possible for us to continue our mission, and I can’t thank the Katz team enough for their ongoing commitment.”
This year alone, the Foundation will distribute monthly and emergency grants, including victims of recent natural disasters. The support from Katz’s membership drive plays a vital role in making this possible.
“As a longstanding board member, I’ve seen firsthand how this money changes lives,” said Mark Gray, Chief Executive Officer of Katz Media Group. “The Broadcasters Foundation remains dedicated to helping broadcasters in need, and I’m incredibly proud of the Katz team’s continued dedication and compassion year after year in supporting this vital mission.”
This year is particularly special because Katz Media Group has been selected to receive the 2025 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award, which will be presented at the BFOA Golden Mic Gala on March 10. This prestigious honor recognizes Katz’s dedication to supporting the Broadcasters Foundation of America and its mission of helping broadcasters in need.
For more information on how you can support the Broadcasters Foundation of America, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org.
About the Broadcasters Foundation of America:
The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life for 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, accident, and other serious misfortune. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 Public Charity and has received 4 stars from Charity Navigator, its highest rating, and a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid/Guidestar.
About Katz Media Group:
Katz Media Group is the largest media representation company in America, delivering advertisers’ local impact on a national scale. Katz provides access to over 250 million weekly active consumers across the country through its three companies – Katz Radio Group, Katz Television Group and Katz Digital Group – collectively serving as the trusted sales partner to an expansive portfolio of radio stations, television stations and digital partners. With audiences in every market, Katz uses its unparalleled national reach, latest technology, data, and strategic insights to create custom campaigns to help advertisers target and connect with local consumers nationwide. Katz is based in New York City, with 13 regional offices. For more information, visit us online at www.katzmedia.com and www.katzmulticultural.com.