Serving the Public Interest in a Crisis: Radio and Its Unique Role

During times of crisis, radio stations frequently operate in the public interest, disseminating critical information concerning the crisis, as well as information on remedial steps that can be taken by the affected public. Questions remain concerning the level of preparedness across varying stations...

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Published in:Journal of radio & audio media 2009-01, Vol.16 (2), p.144-159
Main Authors: Spence, Patric R., Lachlan, Kenneth A., McIntyre, JJ, Seeger, Matthew
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:During times of crisis, radio stations frequently operate in the public interest, disseminating critical information concerning the crisis, as well as information on remedial steps that can be taken by the affected public. Questions remain concerning the level of preparedness across varying stations, as well as self perceptions concerning the role of radio in these instances. A survey of 127 radio stations indicates that many stations do not invest much time in crisis training and preparedness, and instead rely heavily on the EAS system. Differences in these findings across market size, format, and frequency are discussed.
ISSN:1937-6529
1937-6537
DOI:10.1080/19376520903277005