[EAS] Radio Ink piece

[askenyon at cox.net]

Richard,

When I listened to the audio file of the EAS message insertion I had a 
very different impression that Eric's.  I was pleased to note that the 
EAS message arrived at the same time that the highly skilled, 
professional WGN newsroom was presenting that message to their listening 
audience.  If there was no EAS WGN's coverage would have been the end of 
dissemenation of that particular message.  However, since EAS was 
activated, that message was available for relay to listening/viewing 
audience of all other local broadcast and cable operations that did not 
have the benefit of the on-duty staff in WGN's newsroom.  That is one of 
the things that EAS can, and should do.

Al Kenyon



On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 11:02 AM, Richard Rudman wrote:

> Thought the group would like to know that Eric Rhodes, Editor and 
> Publisher of Radio Ink, may be interested in an opposing point of view 
> on the piece he ran on his website Feb. 21 entitled, "Is EAS a Big 
> Waste of Time?" and may be calling me for an interview. If anyone has 
> thoughts they would like me to convey to Eric if he calls, please post 
> them on this list. We have seen views here that could be attributed to 
> both sides on this, and I intend to present him with a fair and 
> balanced account.
>
> Richard Rudman
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