Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 The DJ was suspended? Did I read that correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 WTG everyone who participated. I got the same news release. -- RE: Q92 Radio Apology I received this message from Don this evening. KathyR From: dapeteiiiaol [mailto:dapeteiiiaol] Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 5:45 PMRadioaol; markq92radioSubject: Q92 Radio Apology NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Don , III General Manager: WZKL/WDPN Radio Phone: (330) 450-9250 Station Apologizes for Radio Bit ALLIANCE, STARK COUNTY, OHIO - September 1, 2006. Q92 Radio in the Canton, OH radio market has formally apologized for a contest “bit” called “Name that Tune with Mongoloid Mike”. The bit had a character voice lyrics to a popular song as if sung by a person of special needs. Listeners were invited to call in to “Name that Tune”. “I apologize for the behavior of my on-air staff. The ‘bit’ that occurred was wrong and I am VERY sorry. It is reprehensible and will never happen again. My sincerest apology to ARC of Stark and all ARC affiliates worldwide. I would also like to apologize to the employees of the Stark MRDD, friends and associates. Also, to anyone directly or indirectly associated with anyone with a disability,” said Don , III, General Manager of the station. continued, “We (Q92) aired an apology beginning at 7p Wednesday (8/30) evening that ran every hour and all day on Thursday. An apology appears on our web site www.q92radio.com and the DJ that aired the bit has been suspended and his pay scale has been adjusted accordingly.” “Igor (the DJ airing the bit) is a very talented and valued employee, but this segment crossed the line. He is young and his future is bright. I know Igor has learned a very valuable lesson and obviously the segment will no longer be aired by the station,” said , Program Director for the station. “Plans have been put in place to partner with the Stark MRDD to better educate our listeners of the gifts people with disabilities have and how they contribute to our society. I am looking forward to that opportunity and on behalf of the station and our staff, I am sorry for any harm that came out of our broadcast facility,” concluded. Q-92 is a 50,000 watt Top 40 station and is Canton’s Hit Music Station. It is also NE Ohio’s first FM station and Stark County’s only locally owned FM radio station. -30- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 yes From: Down Syndrome Treatment [mailto:Down Syndrome Treatment ] On Behalf Of rdavis900@... Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 10:36 PM To: Down Syndrome Treatment Subject: Re: RE: Q92 Radio Apology The DJ was suspended? Did I read that correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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