This is an open letter from Mr. Bill Figenshu, an American veteran radio broadcaster. Figenshu shares his experience during and after the declaration of Barack Obama as the president elect. He was moved by the sight of young people flocking every corner of Chicago and in the whole United States to celebrate the victory, not only for one person, but for the victory of standing up for what is right.

Figenshu was able to relate this experience to the present state of the radio industry. Radio needs CHANGE! And with this open letter, we hope that even radio stations around the world will learn to stand up for a better CHANGE.

Here is the open letter of Bill Figenshu:

The events of the last few days have made me proud to be an American. Believe me, I’m not one of those real verses fake Americans that was created in the presidential campaign, I just think we are all so fortunate to live in a country as wonderful as this. No matter who you voted for, you had to get a bit misty eyed watching history unfold before us in Chicago, and New York, and on the streets and cities in the US and around the world.

I am also proud to be a broadcaster, and yes, an American Broadcaster. The amazing pictures of the throngs of people truly excited to see the change from the long dark night that defined the last few years got me to thinking, I can’t remember a time when the streets were filled with people after an election .. mostly young people … mostly young people excited and hopeful for the future of the country they want it to be. One can’t help but be inspired.

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