Host Catching Heat For Cancer Comments

12-18-14

Here's another on-air situation that keeps a manager up at night wondring how bad the bad publicity will get. Philadelphia talker Chris Stigall is getting some national publicity but for all the wrong reasons. The WPHT morning show host is being called out (see the New York Post HERE) for saying something about a Philadelphia Phillies fan who has cancer. Julie Kramer was bombarded with love and affection from Phillies second baseman Chase Utley on The Ellen Show; the 23-year-old Kramer is battling a rare tissue cancer. Utley invited Kramer to as many Phillies games as she wanted to attend. That's when Stigall stepped in it.
According to The New York Post, Stigall said, "You know Chase Utley's not going to be around to take the cancer patient to the games. It's a nice invite, but he won't even be there. Plus, it's probably terminal what that woman has. You think she's going to live through an entire season?"

According to Philly.com, Stigall offered an "awkward" apology a day after his original comments. "I know my heart and intent was something very different than my words, but that doesn't matter. It is my prayer that Mrs. Kramer was successful in her battle," Stigall said. "And my thoughtless attempt at a joke about our show conveyed a sentiment that came off as much different. And for that, I am sincerely sorry."

Add a Comment Send This Story To A Friend

View the original article here

Carter's Station App Catching On.

Carter Broadcasting in Kansas City says its station app (created by Kickanotch) has been downloaded by 55,000 users across 100 countries. The app has only been in use for 140 days. "Our mobile apps have become the lifeline for connecting our stations with our mobile listeners. Serving awesome mobile content allows us to engage our user community from anywhere in the world, with the most entertaining and user-friendly mobile features," said Cristina Shell, CBG interactive director.

Kickanotch  says CBG's listeners are now using the app nearly 60 minutes every day, thanks to features such as:
- Streaming and Interactive Podcasts: audio and video content that provides instant, on-demand entertainment
- Live DJ Chat (Jamz Connect): on-air interaction with the radio DJ that allows listeners to request songs and "chat" with other users
- Daily Deals: local daily deals sent to the users' phone, simply by texting "KPRS" to 89686
- Social Media: social media engagement features with quick and easy access to the stations' social sites
- Music Now!: wake up instantly to the radio via alarm clock anytime
- Events Now (Jamz Now): calendar to track contests, events, concerts, celebrity meet-and-greets and listener promotions
- Shopping Barcode and QR Code Scanner: app feature that allows listeners to compare prices on millions of products and scan QR codes for exclusive content

Add a Comment Send This Story To A Friend

View the original article here