Golden Mike Gets Polished
The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced that three of the most highly influential leaders in broadcasting will help honor this year’s Golden Mike Award recipient, Paul Karpowicz, President of Meredith Corporation’s Local Media Group — Steve Lanzano, President of the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), Mike O’Neill, President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) and Gordon Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), will be a part of the presentation program at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Monday, February 27. The annual black-tie gala is a major fundraiser for the Broadcasters Foundation’s ongoing charitable mission to provide financial assistance to broadcasters in need.
“We are delighted that Steve, Mike, and Gordon will help honor Paul for his contributions to broadcasting and lend their support to the Foundation’s mission of providing aid to every broadcaster who qualifies,” said Jim Thompson, President of the Broadcasters Foundation.
As previously announced, Bill Hoffman, President of Cox Media Group will receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America during the evening. Each year, the Golden Mike Award dinner attracts a who’s who of broadcast media execs and celebrities. To reserve a seat or a table, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250, or email info@thebfoa.org.
