Read more broadcasting stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/11485/broadcasting.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 14:03:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69714/fox-anchor-apologizes-to-chickens-everywhere.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Fox anchor who stirred up a fricassé when he almost suggested a co-worker go pluck a chicken has apologized for his on-air bleep, reports AP. "I misspoke," said veteran New York broadcaster Ernie Anastos. "I apologize for my remarks to anyone who may have been offended." A manager roasted...http://www.newser.com/story/69714/fox-anchor-apologizes-to-chickens-everywhere.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 18 Sep 2009 4:30:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69072/in-recession-nfl-blackout-rule-raises-ire.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHigh ticket prices and the recession are taking their toll on attendance at pro football games. But if you can’t afford the stadium, at least you can watch at home, right? Wrong. The NFL is sticking to its “blackout” policy—no local broadcast if the stadium doesn’t sell out 3...http://www.newser.com/story/69072/in-recession-nfl-blackout-rule-raises-ire.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 10 Sep 2009 15:52:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68683/pledge-boom-helps-public-stations-ride-out-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagLoyal viewers and listeners have stepped up to help their local public broadcasters make it through the recession, the Washington Post reports. Public stations say their appeals to the public are meeting a warm response despite the recession, with donations staying steady and, at some stations, even rising to record...http://www.newser.com/story/68683/pledge-boom-helps-public-stations-ride-out-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 05 Sep 2009 10:07:33 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65393/silverman-leaves-nbc-goes-digital.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBen Silverman is leaving NBC Entertainment and hitting the Internet, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The division's co-chair—who may have jumped and may have been pushed—will partner with Barry Diller and IAC to create “a next generation enterprise that bridges the gap between traditional television and the Internet,...http://www.newser.com/story/65393/silverman-leaves-nbc-goes-digital.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 27 Jul 2009 11:00:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63801/royalties-deal-may-save-internet-radio.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRecord labels and the online radio industry have reached a deal on royalties that insiders think will allow the medium to survive, the New York Times reports. Larger sites like Pandora will pay the labels 25% of revenue or up to 14 cents for every song they stream—whichever is...http://www.newser.com/story/63801/royalties-deal-may-save-internet-radio.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Jul 2009 17:49:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62965/nfl-runs-broadcasting-boot-camp-for-aging-players.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe NFL is teaching two dozen pros nearing the end of their playing days how to tackle a media career in its third annual "Broadcasting Boot Camp," the Washington Post reports. The would-be sportscasters were no strangers to the camera, but many needed extensive coaching from ex-players with media jobs...http://www.newser.com/story/62965/nfl-runs-broadcasting-boot-camp-for-aging-players.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 27 Jun 2009 9:07:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62073/pbs-bans-new-religious-programming.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPBS has voted to enforce its longstanding prohibition on sectarian broadcasts and ban its stations from carrying any new religious programming, the Washington Post reports. As a compromise, the few stations that already air church services and religious lectures will be allowed to continue to do so. Religious discussions that...http://www.newser.com/story/62073/pbs-bans-new-religious-programming.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 17 Jun 2009 8:20:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/61144/millions-still-unprepared-for-dtv-switch.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMillions of Americans, particularly in urban and rural areas, will see their televisions go black when broadcasters switch to digital transmission next week, the New York Times reports. A Nielsen survey indicates that more than 10% of the 114 million homes with sets are partially or completely unprepared for the...http://www.newser.com/story/61144/millions-still-unprepared-for-dtv-switch.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 06 Jun 2009 11:19:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54240/hall-of-famer-george-kell-dead-at-86.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBaseball Hall of Famer and broadcaster George Kell died in his sleep this morning in Arkansas, MLB.com reports; he was 86. He batted .306 during 15 seasons in the 1940s and ‘50s, winning the American League batting crown in 1949. The 10-time All-Star, whose stops included Detroit, Boston, and...http://www.newser.com/story/54240/hall-of-famer-george-kell-dead-at-86.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Mar 2009 12:41:18 CDT