HRTS eNews - 09/24/2007 (Plain Text Version)
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From The Executive DirectorAn era ends...and I graciously yield the floor.
By Gene Herd
When I began working at HRTS with my mentor/employer, the late Ollie Crawford, the industry was still in the penumbra of the Golden Age when three networks and a handful of talent and ad agencies printed their own money. Following the Big Bang to every electronic media imaginable, I'm pleased that the HRTS has remained the place where industry leaders still go to meet with their peers. Through the HRTS Holiday Parties, International Broadcasting Awards (in 65 countries), Video in Classroom Awards (VIC), mentoring programs, university scholarship programs, and newsmaker luncheons, I've worked on more than 300 consecutive HRTS events (executive producing all of them from 1989 through 2003). I have written, edited and published every flyer, newsletter and magazine during that same time. I have had the unique priviledge of observing the men and women who spawn popular culture as few others. Although I plan to continue attending HRTS events, it will be, alas, as a civilian. This is a good time to move on. The HRTS is healthy and growing with a new young and talented staff led by Dave Ferrara. For the time being, I look forward to running more errands for my wife Marilyn, doing volunteer work with ESL children, bicycling, playing drums, reading, writing, learning French, riding trains, and helping in any way I can in restoring our country to peace and reason. Thank you for your kindness, support, and friendship and, Thank you for letting me be of service, -Gene Herd |