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Death Tied to Entercom's The End 107.9?

David Field should be charged with murder...evil company..put them out of business...
 
Isn't Entercom the same company that got in trouble for "The Tsunami Song" at Hot 97 in NYC last year? It seems like there's a lack of the most basic common sense direction stemming from the very top in this company.
 
Full Disclosure

I can't say that I agree that the station should lose its license, or that all Entercom stations should lose their licenses. I also don't agree that David Field or anybody at Entercom Corporate are responsible for this. It was a local contest, run by local yokels. BTW, I am NOT an Entercom employee, and have never been one.

With that being said, WTF is the deal with the local PD? According to CBS News:

Sgt. Tim Curran, spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, which would have jurisdiction over the KDND incident, said officers are not investigating Strange's death.

"It was a contest and people are saying there was no coercion. On its face, it appears it was all done voluntarily, and no criminal activity was involved," Curran said.

If frat boys at a nearby college were guilty of involuntary manslaughter, I don't see how the people running the contest escape culpability whether there was a signed release or not, especially if there is proof that they were warned by a nurse who called in. That would seem like "depraved indifference" to me, and that release damned well better include the possibility of DEATH from participating in the contest.

If I lived there, I'd be outraged at the Sheriff's Department handling of this. BTW, the Sacramento Bee appears to be very much on top of this story. That audio excerpt is absolutely damning in my opinion.
 
After listening to the Audio I have these reactions:

1 - Boy, that morning show sucked.

2 - It's obvious that no one bothered to check on the safety of this promotion and ignored warnings.

3 - While Jennifer Strange may not have made the smartest decisions during all this, there should've been some sort of medical supervision during this so-called stunt.

4 - Those involved should do time. Not a lot of it, because I do believe that this was an accident of stupidity. But, there should be criminal prosecution here. The lack of respect and the loss of life demands it. Morning show promotins have been heading this direction for awhile. Congrats, promoters/programmers, you got there.

5) Entercom needs to cough up big cash to the family so the father can at least know he'll be able to raise his kids w/o having to worry about financial issues.

6) Too bad this is what it took to get the Sacramento board hopping.


- DM
 
An the Hits Just Keep On Comin'

Just when I think that I have nothing left to add, I stumble across another outrage.

KDND fired a bunch of people, and posted an "apology" on their website yesterday that read in part:

"First and foremost, our thoughts and sympathies go out to Jennifer's family and loved ones. I also want to assure you that the circumstances regarding this matter are being examined as thoroughly as possible. We are doing everything we can to deal with this difficult situation in a manner that is both respectful and responsible." - Entercom/Sacramento VP/Market Manager John Geary

That message went up Monday - three days after the death of one of their contestants. Now, you'd think that an event of that magnitude might rate a link to the full statement, if not a home page box with at least an excerpt, while the controversy was still raging in both local and national media. But no, not at the KDND website. There isn't anything - a mention, a link, a offer of condolence - anywhere interspersed among the banners, ads, and usual blather.

Somebody at corporate needs to get their head out of their A$$ and at least express remorse.

PS - It's nice to see that the local Sheriff has removed his head from his A$$.
 
Re: Latest Radio Promotion Gone Bad

Steve Weed was at KHIT 106.9, brought in when Ganet bought it in the mid 80's. I think he maried Maurene Mathews who was on air then and they moved back to Califirnia when Ganet made the switch to NAC as KNUA, or shortly there after. I was just driving on Sedgwick road today remebering it has been almost 20 years since I had to drive up to Gold Mountain.
 
My heart goes out to the kids and family of the young woman killed. This is so sad! So the PD and MM had to sign off on this. Where does this buck stop anyway?

How would you like to be the Morning Show that takes over after these Bozos?

Goodfellow
 
This from Radio & Records:

Manslaughter Charges In Water-Drinking Contest?

..."Initially, McGinness said that he didn't think a criminal case would take place since Strange freely took part in the contest, but having reviewed tapes of the show in question -- during which the Morning Rave were warned of and then dismissed the potential dangers of water intoxication on the air -- he thinks there may be the potential for a criminal case."

So there appears to be a case for criminal manslaughter and obviously Entercom fired the support staff for disiplinary reasons as this tragedy now leaves the company open for a lawsuit of the worst kind.

db
 
DanCon said:
Isn't Entercom the same company that got in trouble for "The Tsunami Song" at Hot 97 in NYC last year? It seems like there's a lack of the most basic common sense direction stemming from the very top in this company.
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the person who really doesnt have common sense is that woman who did this stunt. it's not KDND's fault, they warned her and she even heard callers tell her that water poisioning could result...and it can kill her.


by the way, im not from sacramento; but this ordeal is all over the news. even here in north carolina. its just sad what some people will do for something you can live without.
 
dbdigital said:
This from Radio & Records:

Manslaughter Charges In Water-Drinking Contest?

..."Initially, McGinness said that he didn't think a criminal case would take place since Strange freely took part in the contest, but having reviewed tapes of the show in question -- during which the Morning Rave were warned of and then dismissed the potential dangers of water intoxication on the air -- he thinks there may be the potential for a criminal case."

So there appears to be a case for criminal manslaughter and obviously Entercom fired the support staff for disiplinary reasons as this tragedy now leaves the company open for a lawsuit of the worst kind.

db
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I am so glad the cops reversed their initial "nothing criminal" stance! Again I ask where does the buck stop here?

Goodfellow
 
carlosswicegood said:
DanCon said:
Isn't Entercom the same company that got in trouble for "The Tsunami Song" at Hot 97 in NYC last year? It seems like there's a lack of the most basic common sense direction stemming from the very top in this company.
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the person who really doesnt have common sense is that woman who did this stunt. it's not KDND's fault, they warned her and she even heard callers tell her that water poisioning could result...and it can kill her.
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You are unreal! She is a victim who did no more than someone who tried to keep their hands on a car longer than anyone else to win it. The Bozos on that Morning Show aired those calls and should have stopped it! Really, it should have never happened. It's an old school sophomoric contest!

Goodfellow
 
To The Goodfellow....you are so right.The audio is shocking.These jerk's should gear up for jail or look for a job at Wal-Mart. That's were should they should have worked to start. It's no talent's like these that give radio a bad name.
 
The Goodfellow said:
You are unreal! She is a victim who did no more than someone who tried to keep their hands on a car longer than anyone else to win it. The Bozos on that Morning Show aired those calls and should have stopped it! Really, it should have never happened. It's an old school sophomoric contest!

Goodfellow
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There is plenty of blame & stupidity to go around here...including the victim. She was an alleged adult & presumably she knew the risks, yet was still a willing participant. All for the chance to win a stupid video game.
 
Re: Latest Radio Promotion Gone Bad

Futhermore...why is Nintendo still running their Wii ads. You know..2 Japanese men show up at your door and say "wii want to play." Personally I think it's in bad taste and they should temporarily pull their ads. Just saw it last night again.

I know, blah, blah "it's not their fault."

But how about some sensitivity.

Along those lines I am sitting here thinking of other promotion ideas they could've done, like literally holding your Wii. It would still have the play on words aspect.
 
It's unfortunate that so many people are willing to pile on to people who never thought this would go like this.

It was a bit gone bad. Yes, the "release" joke was in poor taste, but since when is poor taste a crime?

Whatever happened to taking responsibility for one's actions?

I feel horrible for the woman's family. I feel equally horrible for all at the station.

There can be no "happy" ending to this in any way.

I come away with a lesson learned; All radio stunts, even the one you think might be harmless, contain some risk of death. And any participant in any contest, assuming they don't go the way of the cart deck, and I'm pretty inclined to believe that this incident will end "stunting" as we've ever known it., should be made aware of it.

I still will never agree with those who believe any crime was committed. It remains, in my opinion, a tragic accident, but an accident nonetheless. And the woman was given plenty of opportunity to opt out. People engage in far deadlier behavior than she did that day. And they do so of their own free will.

Hers is the tragic result of a questionable decision. It's not her fault. But, it was her decision. And because of that, I would never hold the hosts of the show responsible. It's nobody's fault

It was an accident. A tragedy to be sure. But first, foremost, and forever in my mind, an accident.

My thoughts remain with all involved.
 
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