 Condit S. Atkinson, who had extensive newspaper experience, headed the service's news department.The company reported that there were many persons eager to sign up with the innovative service, and it soon had more potential subscribers than could be supported.One young listener later remembered that "it was a great thrill to pick up the small receiver and hear a voice telling about world events", moreover, "It was such a novelty that I could scarcely wait to get home from school and listen to it.