The Broadcasters Foundation of America is honoring its former president, Jim Thompson, with a homepage takeover featuring the late broadcast exec on broadcastersfoundation.org. Thompson, who passed away on August 14 a year ago, took the reins of the Broadcasters Foundation in 2008. During his 14-year tenure he led the charity to raise $10 million, quadrupling the amount of financial aid awarded to radio and TV professionals in need from debilitating illness, accident or disaster.
“It’s hard to believe our friend and colleague left us a year ago,” said Scott Herman, chair of the Broadcasters Foundation. “A true leader and exceptional human being, Jim helped everyone all the time. That’s the kind of person he was. I am proud to have known Jim for nearly 40 years as a colleague and a friend. He is sorely missed.”
