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2017 LEADERSHIP AWARDS BREAKFAST Sol Taishoff Lawrence B. Taishoff 1905-1982 1933-2006 Taishoff Family Foundation

In addition to their commitment to journalistic causes and The Taishoff Family Foundation a free press, the Taishoff Family Foundation is also active in was established by the late Lawrence improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. The Foundation has developed resources to help educate so- B. Taishoff and his son Rob in ciety about the special skills and talents of people with Down honor of their legendary father syndrome, autism and traumatic brain injury, to name a few. Toward this goal, the Taishoff Family Foundation has and grandfather Sol Taishoff, the established the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive founder and editor-in-chief of Higher Education at Syracuse University. Broadcasting magazine. The Taishoffs also provided critical initial funding for the Library of American Broadcasting, now located at the As journalists and publishers, Sol and Larry Taishoff played University of Maryland. Sol Taishoff himself was one of the a seminal role in the development of the radio and television founders of the Broadcast Pioneers organization which, as industry in America. As champions of a free and unfettered you know, has now become the national charitable endeavor broadcasting profession, Broadcasting magazine was created known as the Broadcasters Foundation of America which as the instrument and manifestation of their devotion to you and so many of our colleagues support. resemble a “sentinel on the Potomac” to warn against gov- ernment intrusion into the creative processes and activities Today, the Taishoff Family Foundation is administered of radio and television broadcasters. by the third generation of family members who support, among their many worthwhile endeavors, the National Press The Taishoffs devoted their entire lives to extending the Foundation which annually presents the Sol Taishoff Award values and protections of the First Amendment to “The for Excellence in Electronic Journalism. Fifth Estate” which was the designation bestowed upon the broadcasting fraternity by Sol Taishoff so many years ago. Retired Captain Robert Taishoff USN, is the chairman of the Taishoff Family Foundation. The vision and foresight of both Taishoffs often caused them to be allied on many of the great issues of the day with the The Broadcasters Foundation of America extends its deep grat- work and example of one of our own founding chairman itude to the Taishoff family for carrying on the legacy of their Ward L. Quaal. In 2009, the Taishoff family was honored illustrious forebears by underwriting On The Air magazine, with a Ward L. Quaal Pioneer Award. which is distributed widely throughout the broadcast industry. 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. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is a 501(c)3 public charity. On The Air

Contents Volume 22, Issue 2, Summer 2017

4 Chairman’s & President’s Message 6 The Foundation Awards Breakfast 14 Philip J. Lombardo Golf Tournament 18 NASBA News 20 Seen & Heard

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ON THE AIR SUMMER 2017 3 BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Dan Mason, Chairman Scott Herman, Vice Chairman Jordan Wertlieb, Vice Chairman Chairman’s Message James B. Thompson, President Peter M. Doyle, Vice President We’re proud to welcome three new board members to our team. Kim Guthrie, President of Cox Media Group, and BOARD OF DIRECTORS: DuJuan McCoy, Owner/President/CEO of Bayou City Caroline Beasley, President & CEO, Broadcasting, have joined our Board of Directors, and Julie Beasley Broadcast Group Talbott, President of Premiere Networks, has joined our ranks Philip R. Beuth, Capital Cities, ret. as a Vice President and Officer. I look forward to working Richard J. Bodorff, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP with these esteemed broadcasters and our entire Board Rebecca S. Campbell , President, of Directors on our upcoming fundraising and outreach ABC Owned TV Stations Brian Cobb, President, CobbCorp. campaigns. Raymond H. Cole, President/COO, Citadel Comm., Co., LP We are now in the middle of relaunching our outreach Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations campaign. I am certain there are broadcasters in every state Erica Farber, President/CEO, that need our support, but they don’t know we are here or are too ashamed of their Radio Advertising Bureau circumstances to ask for help. A longtime broadcaster who recently applied for a grant Joseph M. Field, Chairman, Entercom wrote: “I hesitated for five months to submit this application due to my feeling of Michael J. Fiorile, Vice President/CEO, unworthiness. My frugal existence is a complete 180 degree turn in my life – no car, Dispatch Broadcast Group no cable, limited mobility. Financial assistance at this time would improve the quality Mark Gray , CEO, Katz Media Group of my health… and allow me to take my grandkids to a movie or to the water park.” Kim Guthrie, President, Cox Media Group Wade Hargrove, Esq., Partner, Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey Leonard LLP Please help spread the word about our mission. Let's make sure that every broadcaster Louis Hillelson, Vice President/Group Publisher, in need knows we’re here to help. New Bay Media Paul Karpowicz, President/CEO, Thanks in advance for your continued support, Meredith Broadcasting Group N. Scott Knight, President/CEO, Knight Media Group Brian Lawlor, Senior VP Television, Dan Mason EW Scripps TV Station Group Chairman David Lougee, President, TEGNA Media DuJuan McCoy, Owner/President/CEO, Bayou City Broadcasting Elizabeth Neuhoff, President/CEO, Neuhoff Communications President’s Message Deborah Norville , Inside Edition This year’s Las Vegas events were a huge success. The Philip Michael O’Neill, President/CEO, BMI William O’Shaughnessy, Chairman, J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament found a new home WVOX/WVIP-Whitney Media at the Bali Hai Golf Club and our Leadership Breakfast I. Martin Pompadur, Consultant was powerful and inspiring. I’d like to again congratulate Joseph Reilly, President, Empire Broadcasting Corp. all eight of this year’s award honorees. Each honoree shows Gordon H. Smith, President/CEO, NAB a passion for radio and television broadcasting and is an Jeffrey H. Smulyan, Chairman/CEO, example of the type of leadership this industry deserves. Emmis Communications We thank each of you for your support. Perry Sook, President & CEO, Nexstar Broadcasting And support for our broadcasting colleagues in need is the Valari Staab , President, key initiative of the Foundation. We continue to look for NBCUniversal Owned TV Stations George Stephanopoulos, Good Morning America innovative ways to expand our outreach to ensure that all Nicholas J. Verbitsky, Chairman, broadcasters know about our mission. Listen for our new Radio PSA campaign, United Stations Radio Networks which will start airing this summer on stations across the country. In the past few Jeffrey Warshaw, CEO, Connoisseur Media, LLC months, we’ve received more requests for help than ever before and we’re pushing Jordan Wertlieb, President, Hearst Television to increase our giving even more in the months to come. But we need your help. Diana Wilkin, Managing Partner, Twelve 24 Media To learn more about our organization, visit our website, broadcastersfoundation. org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @BroadcastersFDN. Share our Message. OFFICERS: Join our Mission. Jeff Haley, President/CEO, Marketron Steve Lanzano, President/CEO, Thank you, Television Advertising Bureau Leo MacCourtney, President & CEO, Katz Television Group Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks

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NIE_BrandCampaign_Watch_NAB_8x105_D02.indd 1 4/7/17 11:00 AM The Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards

The Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award

The Chairman’s Award

More than 250 television and radio broadcasters assembled for the annual Broadcasters Foundation of America Leadership Breakfast to honor eight of the most prominent figures in broadcasting. Six Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards, the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award and the Chairman’s Award were presented at the Breakfast, held during the NAB Show in Las Vegas in April. The Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards Recipients: John David Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award: EVP Radio, National Association of Broadcasters Harry Jessell Jeff Smulyan Editor & Co-Publisher, TVNewsCheck Chairman & CEO, Emmis Communications Scott Knight and the Knight Family Knight Media Group The Award honors an individual in broadcasting whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy and David Lougee entrepreneurship. It salutes its namesake, Lowry Mays, and President, TEGNA Media is underwritten by The Lowry Mays Family Foundation. Larry Patrick Founder, Patrick Communications Diane Sutter The Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast is complimentary to all, thanks President & CEO, ShootingStar Broadcasting to the generosity of our sponsors: Accuradio, Frank N. Magid Associates, Marketron, the National Association of Media Brokers (NAMB), The Chairman’s Award: Nielsen, the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), and the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB). William Duhamel Chairman & CEO, Duhamel Broadcasting Leadership Awards Breakfast

1. Dave and Danni Lougee 2. Harry Jessell, Susan Patrick, Kathy Haley, Larry Patrick 3. Dan & Kathy Mason, Harvey Nagler, Beth & Scott Herman 4. Jordan Wertlieb and Dan Spears 5. Diane Sutter and Jane Pigg

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1. Richard Bodorff and Bill Moll 2. Don West, Harry Jessell, Kathy Haley 5 3. Paul Lefort, Jasmine Elliott, Kelly Abcarian, Jeff Wender, Rich Tunkel 4. Dan and Kathy Mason 5. Dan Mason, Lowry Mays, Jim Beloyianis

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1. Jim Thompson, Harry Jessell, Dan Mason 5 2. Dan Mason, John David, Jim Thompson 3. Dan Mason, Scott Knight, Jim Thompson 4. Dan Mason, Diane Sutter, Jim Thompson 5. Dave Lougee

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1. Dan Mason, Jeff Smulyan, Lowry Mays, Jim Thompson 2. Bill Duhamel 5 3. Jeff Smulyan 4. Harry Jessells 5. Larry Patrick

ON THE AIR SUMMER 2017 11 PHILIP J. LOMBARDO

GOLFC TOURNAMENTharity he 23rd Annual Broadcasters Foundation of America Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament was held on Sunday, April 23rd in conjunction with the NAB Show in Las Vegas. PHILIP J. LOMBARDO Named in honor of our Past Chairman, this year’s event drew a multitude of radio and television broadcasters to the beautiful, scenic Bali Hai Golf Club. A special thanks to our sponsors: GOLF TOURNAMENT US Trust, Norman Knight Foundation, Nielsen, TEGNA, Charity Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the NAB Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament

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1. Beth Herman, Emily Barratt, Meghan Buonocore 2. Leo MacCourtney, Perry Sook, Ray Cole, Jim Thompson 3. Sponsors & Awards 4. Jeff Wender and Peter Doyle 5. Ray Hopkins, Tim Busch, Perry Sook

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1. Leo MacCourtney and Ray Cole 2. Jeff Wolf, Ray Cole, Phil Lombardo, Bill McGorry 3. Joel Goldberg and Ray Hopkins 4. Brian Jones, Richard Bodorff, Tom Buono, Tim Busch 5. Jamie Gillespie, Chris Ornelas, Dade Hayes, Dennis Wharton 6. Scott Herman, Seema Sadekar, Chris Miller, Steve Jones

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1. Mike McKinnon, Mike McKinnon, Jr., Sharon McKinnon, Bert Ellis 2. Perry Sook, Leo MacCourtney, Ralph Oakley, Michael O'Brien 3. Scott Chorski, Neal Oberg, Brian Lubanski, Geoff Blumenthal, Jim Thompson 4. Dade Hayes, Jamie Gillespie, Chris Ornelas, Dennis Wharton, Jim Thompson 5. Brian Burns, Dave Hanna, caddie, Damian Riordan, Dan Zaretsky

16 SUMMER 2017 ON THE AIR LEGACY SOCIETY

The Broadcasters Foundation of America launched the Foundation Legacy Society to ensure its ability to help Broadcast Colleagues in the future. To date, Foundation board members and supporters have committed in excess of $3,000,000 in their estate plans.

There is no more important group of supporters than the generous members of the Legacy Society. Please consider making a Bequest to the Broadcasters Foundation in your will or revocable living trust. Any assets, including cash, securities, real estate or tangible personal property, may be transferred to the Broadcasters Foundation through your estate.

A bequest offers many benefits, including:

Retention of full ownership and use of your assets throughout your life

Flexibility: a bequest is not permanent and can be changed if your life circumstances change

Potential reduction in taxes payable by your estate

Ease of arrangement: your attorney can incorporate gift language as part of your will.

Your bequest can be a specific amount, a specific asset, or a specific percentage of the remainder of your estate after all other obligations have been met.

Please consider joining the Broadcasters Foundation’s Legacy Society.

For more information Contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or [email protected]

The Broadcasters Foundation is a 501(c)3 Public Charity ON THE AIR SUMMER 2017 17 NEWS Illinois Broadcasters Association

On June 8, 2017, the Illinois Broadcasters Association hosted their Silver Dome Awards. Honorees included the 2017 Vincent T. Wasilewski “Broadcaster of the Year” Larry Wert, President of Broadcast Media for Tribune Media Company, and the 2017 W. Russell Withers, Jr. “IBA Broadcast Pioneer”, sports broadcaster Don Sharp. A special performance by BMI singer-songwriter and "The Walking Dead" actress, Emily Kinney topped off a great night.

Pictured (L‐R): IBA President/ CEO Dennis Lyle, Neuhoff Media President/CEO Beth Neuhoff, BMI singer-songwriter‐actress Emily Kinney, IBA Board Chair and Univision Communications Senior VP Doug Levy and BMI’s Dan Spears.

Pictured (L-R): IBA President/CEO Dennis Lyle,President/Broadcast Media of Teibune Media, Larry Wert, and Neuhoff Media President/CEO Beth Neuhoff.

18 SUMMER 2017 ON THE AIR Wisconsin Broadcasters Association

In June, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association held their annual Summer Conference at Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, WI. Over two days, broadcasters attended engineering and marketing seminars, young professional mentoring sessions and career fair, and other industry events. The conference concluded with the Hall of Fame dinner.

Hall of Fame honorees, past and present.

Conference attendees.

Hall of Fame dinner. ON THE AIR SUMMER 2017 19 Seen & Heard

TALKERS supports the Broadcasters Foundation of America Harry Hurley (left) ‘gives back' to help broadcasters in need. The WPG Atlantic City morning host continued the tradition he kicked off last year with a $1,000 contribution to the Broadcasters Foundation. Chairman Dan Mason (right) accepted the donation at the Talkers Conference in NYC, reminding everyone that too many broadcasters in need don’t know the Foundation exists and asking them to spread the word about the Foundation’s mission of “granting hope.”

BMI Honors Carrie Underwood at the 69th Annual Board of Directors Dinner Mike O’Neill, President and CEO of BMI and Paul Karpowicz, former Chairman and current Presiding Director, BMI Board of Directors & President, Meredith Local Media Group, present Carrie Underwood with the BMI Board of Directors Award at the 69th Annual BMI/ NAB Dinner.

20 SUMMER 2017 ON THE AIR NAB Education Foundation Celebration of Service to America Awards The NAB Education Foundation’s highest honor, the Service to America Leadership Award, was presented to renowned musician and philanthropist, Jon Bon Jovi. Mr. Bon Jovi was recognized for his ongoing efforts to combat poverty and homelessness.

Pictured L-R: Marcellus Alexander, president, NAB Education Foundation & EVP, NAB Television; Larry Patrick, chair, NAB Education Foundation Board of Directors and managing partner, Patrick Communications; Hon. Frank Pallone (NJ-06); Jon Bon Jovi; Dave Lougee, chair, NAB Joint Board of Directors and president and CEO of TEGNA; Gordon H. Smith, president & CEO, NAB

2017 Radio Mercury Awards in New York City The 2017 Radio Mercury Awards celebrated the most creative and innovative radio spots, PSAs and promotional campaigns in Radio Advertising. All of this year's finalists showcased the fact that On Radio, Anything is Possible. To top off a great night, the $50,000 Best of Show Award was presented to The Richards Group for their 2017 Radio Campaign Motel 6.

“Best of Show Winners, The Richards Group, Chris Smith, Rachel Dawer, Sheri Cartwright, and Steve Grimes, with Chief Judge, Mark Gross, and RAB President & CEO, Erica Farber”

ON THE AIR SUMMER 2017 21 Seen & Heard BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Illinois Broadcasters Association Celebrates Industry Leaders This year's recipients are Beth Neuhoff, IBA's Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year; Ben Kinningham, IBA's W. Russell Withers, Jr., Broadcast Pioneer; and Dick Rakovan, IBA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Jimmy Moore was a photo journalist with WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC. One morning, on his way into work, Jimmy was in a catastrophic car accident. His injuries were so severe, he had to be life-flighted to the nearest hospital. His wife, Jaimie, was also on her way to work and unknowingly stuck in the traffic from her husband’s accident. When Jaimie arrived at the hospital, she was told that her husband would never be able to walk again and might have trouble breathing on his own. It was merely months Dennis Lyle, IBA President/CEO; Beth Neuhoff, Dennis Lyle; Dana Withers, President,after their weddingLindsay Wood and Davis, now President, the Moores Broadcast President/CEO Neuhoff Communications; Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications;were faced withManagement the unimaginable. Strategies; Dick Rakovan; Larry Nelson, Owner of Nelson Multimedia; Ben Kiningham; Tom Serafin, President,The couple movedCoby Cooper, to Atlanta, VP/GM, WCIA/WCIX-TV; so Jimmy Coby Cooper, VP/GM, WCIA/WCIX-TV Serafin & Associates. could receiveDennis specialized Lyle treatment from Shepherd Spinal Center. His care would require new medical equipment and dedicated nursing care. Their News Director back at WSPA-TV told the Moores about the Broadcasters NJ Broadcasters AssociationFoundation of America. They began to receive a monthly financial grant, which Sleepy Hollow Country Club Heads Down the Shore helped them move into a home large enough for Jimmy’s new medical equipment and enabled them to hire the Morenursing than 400 care broadcasters he needs. gathered at the famedNow Caesars Jimmy Atlanticand Jaimie City areto celebrate taking care the of power a of broadcastingnew member at ofthe the 69th Moore Annual Family, New their Jersey daughter, Spencer Rosalyn Moore. Broadcasters Association Conference & Gala on Jimmy’s story is just one of many. Please tell Juneyour 22nd colleagues and 23rd. about the Broadcasters TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Foundation of America, because no The broadcaster’sCelebrity Awards cry Ceremonyfor help should & Gala ever included go unanswered. a Keynote from five-time Heavyweight Champion BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NEW YORK of the World and recipient of the Howard L. Green Share this story. Join our Mission. Humanitarian of the Year Award, Evander Holyfield, and Findthe induction out more of legendary information broadcasters at Ed Hurst,www.broadcastersfoundation.org. Bert Barron and Casey Kasem into the NJBA Kerri Kasem and Paul Rotella Paul Rotella and Evander Holyfield Hall of Fame! A raffle to benefit the Broadcasters Foundation of America raised funds to help broadcasters in need.

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