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LABF and BFoA silent auction now open through Giving Tuesday

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LABF and BFoA silent auction now open through Giving Tuesday

LABF and BFoA silent auction now open through Giving Tuesday
From left to right: Benztown President Juliet Huddy and LABF Board Member Dave “Chachi” Denes, and Broadcasters Foundation President Tim McCarthy

Bee Radio ink‘s Forecast 2025, a first-ever joint online silent auction was launched to benefit the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The “Fantasy Gifts and Experiences for Good” runs through Giving Tuesday.

This joint event, presented by Benztown, Radio inkAnd RBR+TVBRaims to support the unique missions of these two nonprofit organizations committed to preserving broadcasting heritage and enriching lives within the industry. It all started with a special lunchtime live auction at Forecast, when MC Juliet Huddy, Broadcasters Foundation president Tim McCarthy, and Benztown president and LABF board member Dave “Chachi” Denes created a dream broadcast and gaming experience from the New York Yankees sold.

The auction offers a wide selection of “fantasy items” donated just in time for the holidays.

Taylor Swift guitar

The catalog contains:

  • Taylor Swift guitar, courtesy of Beasley Media Group
  • Four tickets to a Yankees game with a meet and greet with the play-by-play team, courtesy of Audacy
  • Two tickets to see the Dallas Cowboys in a luxury suite, courtesy of Compass Media Networks
  • Autographed basketball from Celtics star Jason Tatum courtesy of 98.5 the Sports Hub
  • Signed Luka Doncic signed Rookie Card courtesy of Benztown
  • MLB experience with two tickets + batting practice + meet the radio broadcasters of one of these teams: Diamondbacks/Pirates/Rays/Engelen/Marlins, courtesy of Skyview Networks.
  • Acoustic guitar signed by sixteen country artists, including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini and more. Thanks to Premiere Networks and iHeart Media.
  • BUNDLE Thanks to NAB:
    • 2 NAB Show Conference Passes in Las Vegas including NAB Broadcast Conference Sessions, Exhibitor Pass, access to the NAB Membership Lounge and select NAB Happy Hour receptions. (NAB scheduled conferences only)
    • 4 premium tickets to any of the Washington Nationals home games during the 2025 season. These tickets are non-transferable and may not be resold. Food and drinks are not included. (Subject to availability)
  • 5-night stay at the 1,000-acre Innisbrook Golf Resort and Spa in Florida. Thanks to Joe D’Angelo.
  • Two VIP tickets to see the Dallas Cowboys, courtesy of Compass Media Networks
  • A pair of VIP Celtics tickets plus a meet and greet in the broadcast booth, courtesy of Beasley Media Group
  • Behind the scenes at ESPN New York Studios with the Michael Kay Show. Courtesy of Good Karma Brands.

Bidding is open now and runs until 5p ET on Giving Tuesday, December 3. Participants can explore the items and place bids by visiting the auction website.

All proceeds will directly benefit LABF and BFOA, supporting their efforts to preserve broadcast history and provide assistance to those in need within the industry.

Heidi Raphael and Jack Goodman, co-chairs of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, commented: “We are deeply honored to participate in this inaugural event that supports two important organizations making a difference in our industry. The LABF is proud to be a part as we work to preserve the incredible history of broadcasting!”

Radio ink interviewed Dave “Chachi” Denes earlier this week about the auction. Read more here.