The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the charity that provides aid to broadcasters in acute need, will recognize Dan Mason for his “notable success” in broadcasting with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award is given annually to an individual who has made invaluable contributions to the broadcast industry and will be presented to Mason during the BFOA Golden Mic Award Gala and Fundraiser at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Monday, March 10.
Mason is a veteran broadcast executive and longtime radio programming executive known for initiating an aggressive growth strategy at CBS Radio. He also is credited with leading the expansion of CBS Radio’s digital presence with audio streaming platforms and mobile applications.
Mason has served on the BFOA Board, including as Chair and Vice Chair. He served as CBS Radio’s CEO from 2007-2015, overseeing 117 stations across 26 markets. From 1995-2002, he was President of CBS Radio, shifting from a two-year role as President of Group W Radio.
“I am honored to receive this distinction from the Broadcasters Foundation,” Mason commented. “Broadcasting gave me a career that I love on the air and in the boardroom. There are many broadcasters across our country who feel the same way, but tragedy struck their lives, leaving them in need of help. That’s why I served on the Board of the Broadcasters Foundation and continue to support its charitable mission.”
Scott Herman, Chair of the Broadcasters Foundation, worked with Mason for many years at both Westinghouse and CBS. “His leadership elevated our efforts and led us to outstanding success,” he said of Mason.
Tim McCarthy, President of the Broadcasters Foundation added, “Dan is the perfect candidate to receive the prestigious Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. His commitment to the advancing the broadcast business, especially into the digital space, is well-known, as is his dedication to the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation.”
For information about the Broadcasters Foundation, including how to make a donation or apply for aid, please visit www.broadcastersfoundation.org, or contact the BFOA at 212-373-8250, or [email protected].
