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The article reports that television news directors and journalists will be carefully choosing the perfect programs for the electronic journalism awards. The awards tend to be something that stations use as a way to motivate when perhaps they are not winning in the ratings, according to Susan Schuler of Raycom Media. Some observers believe that, as the lines between broadcast television and online video blur, traditional broadcast television (TV) awards organizations will have to recognize online journalism.

Reports on the appointment of former Chicago Bears football team coach Mike Ditka as on-air analyst on the ESPN cable channel in 2004. Purpose of hiring Ditka; Information on a show that will be hosted by Ditka; Reason behind his decision to move to cable TV; Career background of Ditka.

The article reports that sports television network ESPN is receiving the Diversity Champion Award at the annual Kaitz Dinner September 2007. The award recognizes the network's work both behind the scenes and on-air in diversity. According to Ed Durso, executive vice president for administration and who is responsible for diversity programs at ESPN, diversity has been a key component of their mission and values for many years. That includes how issues of race are treated on-air by the sports journalists.

Comments on the critics poll of the "Television Week" magazine, which endorses television programs in the U.S. as of January 2004. Possible reason for rating the show "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" in the second position; Television programs that are included in the critics poll list; Problem with the critics' list.

Presents an update on television broadcasting industry in the U.S. as of July 2003. Departure of WCVB-TV reporter and anchor David Muir to sign on as co-anchor of 'World News Now'; Profit and growth in distribution expected for the television channel CNNfn.

Announces the appointment of Melissa Grego as news editor of the television program 'Television Week.' Reason for hiring Grego; Information on Grego's career.

Presents updates on the television broadcasting industry in the U.S. as of March 2003. Names of two U.S. reporters left in Baghdad, Iraq to cover the war; Selection of Andrew Firestone for the television program 'The Bachelor'; Purpose of the Creation's Lifetime Achievement Award to be received by William Shatner.