Some 45 delegates from 26 countries across the globe began today a review of the needs and directions of public service broadcasting in Asia-Pacific as they participate in a seminar on ‘Creating and Enabling Environment for Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)’ in Bangkok.
Some 45 delegates from 26 countries across the globe began today a review of the needs and directions of public service broadcasting in Asia-Pacific as they participate in a seminar on ‘Creating and Enabling Environment for Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)’ in Bangkok.
The one-day seminar aims to generate ‘out of the box’ and new ideas about PSB, particularly in the digital world. Sally-Ann Wilson, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, serves as the facilitator of the seminar organized and supported by AIBD, CBA, and UNESCO.
Topics covered include discussions and debate on the concept of PSB, future needs of audiences and citizens from PSB, possibilities for PSB in Asia, editorial values and potential of digital/new media content to strengthen PSB in South Asia.
The seminar is expected to generate some guidelines and recommendations to strengthen the development of free, independent and pluralistic media in South Asia.
‘Out of the Box’ Ideas for PSB in Asia
Some 45 delegates from 26 countries across the globe began today a review of the needs and directions of public service broadcasting in Asia-Pacific as they participate in a seminar on ‘Creating and Enabling Environment for Public Service Broadcasting (PSB)’ in Bangkok.
Confronting Ethical Issues in the Age of Social Media
Broadcast journalists and other media practitioners will have the opportunity to examine ethical issues confronting providers and users of online media such as internet forums, blogs and microblogs, Wikipedia, Twitter, etc. as they participate today in a workshop on “Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media “ in Bangkok.
Effecting a Successful Change in the Newsroom
Henrik Keith, former Editor-in-chief and Head of TV News, DR, Copenhagen, urges heads of newsrooms to be both a manager and leader in effecting change so that they are able to move effectively from the current state of affairs to a new future, one where a clear vision and strategy is defined and where the news people are actively engaged to ensure success in implementing the change.
News Managers in the Modern Media Landscape
Faced with the challenges of converging content on various media platforms, incorporating social media in news stories, injecting a creative spark into the workroom and being able to give constructive and learning feedback to staff, news editors and managers need to become movers and shakers rather than reactors to change in the modern media landscape.
Pre-summit of Master Class
EBU collaborates with AIBD and China Central Television (CCTV) to present their Master Class, an internationally recognized primary training format, on May 27-28. The theme for this Master Class edition is "Leading Change in the Newsroom".
TV Needs a Recognizable, Consistent and Strong Brand
Ms. Cecile Chavepayre, TV Artistic Director of CFI in France, encourages broadcasters to have a brand that is recognizable and consistent. “Moreover, they must brand strongly or speak loudly to differentiate the station from the rest and make consumer buy your products and services,” she said.
Benefits of ISDBT
Mr. Masanori Kondo, Director of International Economic Affairs Division, Global ICT Strategy Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan, has cited the numerous advantages of using the ISDBT standard in digital broadcasting that will enable TV companies and other stakeholders to fully maximize the benefits of the digital era.
Thailand Picks DVB-T
Thailand has chosen DVB-T2 as the digital broadcasting standard. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has endorsed this standard which the Thai Cabinet approved on 20 May 2012.
Digital Transition should Ensure Harmonization
The complex transition from analogue to digital requires that countries move towards harmonization to maximize the benefit accruing from the digital dividend.
Thai PBS, AMS Host, Extends Warm Welcome to Delegates
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand, hosts this year’s Asia Media Summit of thought leaders, movers and shakers of the broadcast industry in Asia Pacific to be held in Bangkok from 29-30 May 2012.