The Broadcasters Foundation of America and the National Association of Broadcasters hosted the inaugural Washington, DC, Media Mixer at NAB headquarters on M Street, bringing together broadcasters from across the industry for an evening of connection and community.
NAB president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt served as host, joined by NBC News chief justice and national affairs correspondent Kelly O’Donnell and Joel Oxley, president and general manager of Hubbard Radio’s WTOP. The free event welcomed broadcasters from all sectors and highlighted the Foundation’s mission of providing financial assistance to colleagues facing illness, disaster, or other personal hardships through its annual Year-End Giving Campaign.
The DC gathering marks the Foundation’s first Media Mixer in the nation’s capital, expanding its series of networking events beyond New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin. The mixers are designed to bring together professionals from all levels of broadcasting—on-air personalities, executives, and emerging talent—while raising awareness of the Broadcasters Foundation’s growing grant programs.
“We thank the NAB for providing this impressive event space at their headquarters, and we’re grateful to Curtis, Kelly, and Joel for their support in making this event a success for all attendees,” said Broadcasters Foundation chair Scott Herman. “Our Media Mixers bring together junior and senior-level broadcast professionals and on-air celebrities, while raising the profile of our mission to help every broadcaster who qualifies for aid.”
The Broadcasters Foundation remains the only national charity dedicated solely to aiding broadcasters in need as a result of severe illness, accident, or natural disaster. Each year, the organization provides assistance to roughly 400 current and former broadcasters through two major initiatives: recurring monthly grants to support long-term recovery and one-time emergency grants for immediate relief following natural disasters or home crises.
Funding for the Foundation comes entirely from contributions within the broadcast community. Over the past 15 years, its annual giving has grown dramatically—from approximately $400,000 in grants in 2007 to nearly $2 million in 2024—reflecting the industry’s expanding commitment to support its own.
More information about upcoming events and ways to contribute can be found at broadcastersfoundation.org and www.nab.org.