Giants Of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts

11:30 a.m to 2 p.m.
Gotham Hall, New York City
Nov. 14, 2025

BEALL…DEES…FEORE…FERGUSON…
GRAMMER…MUIR…SANDY…VISSER

Lynn Beall [bio]
Actress
Two-time Tony winner
Two-time Emmy winner

AWARDS LUNCHEON

Rick Dees [bio]
President and CEO
Skyview Networks

John Feore [bio]
President and CEO
CBS News and CBS Stations,
CBS Media Ventures

Ferguson [bio]
President
McVay Media

Kelsey Grammer [bio]
Weather, Anchor, Today
Co-Host, 3rd Hour Today
NBC News

David Muir [bio]
Commentator, ESPN
NY Times best-selling author
Host, Stephen A. Smith Show

Lesley Visser [bio]
Owner and President
Calif. Ore. Broadcasting

Gary Sandy [bio]
Owner and President
Calif. Ore. Broadcasting

Reception Sponsor

ABOUT THE GIANTS: Each fall in New York City, the LABF honors business executives, innovators, journalists, performers, producers and others who have excelled in the world of electronic media over the past century. Since its inception, we have recognized 255 distinguished individuals.

We invite you to join us for a reception and luncheon and the induction of the 2024 Giants in New York on Nov. 12.

Bill Whitaker, correspondent, CBS News’ 60 Minutes will emcee the affair.

NEW THIS YEAR

Winner of the LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award

HEARST TELEVISION

Accepting the award at the luncheon will be Michael J. Hayes, senior vice president of Hearst and president of Hearst Television. He discussed the station group’s preservation project in a recent interview with Radio + Television Business Report.

To reserve tickets, tables and sponsorships, please download this form and return it as indicated on the form.

For more information, contact BJ Corriveau at bjcorriveau@giantsofbroadcasting.org or
571-220-3896.

A GIANT thank you to our growing list of LABF sponsors and donors: