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”.
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”.
The topic centers on the growing need for editorial rooms to be movers and shakers rather than responders to change. Challenges facing editors today include 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 feedback to staff. In the face of all this, the modern media landscape necessitates that editors be able to lead in implementing change in their organisation.
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.
Summit Workshops on Digital Migration and TV Branding Begin
Two workshops, one on digital broadcasting, opportunities, business and challenges, and the other on TV branding and visual identity, start today, 26 May 2012, signaling the start of the pre-events of the Asia Media Summit in Bangkok.
Completion of Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course by KCC/KISA/AIBD
The Korean Communications Commission (KCC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in partnership with AIBD organised the "Digital Switchover Techniques & Policy Course" from 9 May to 17 May 2012.
World TV Awards 2012 Winners & Runners-Up Announcement
The results of the World Television Awards 2012 are:
CATEGORY HUMANITY for the Best TV Documentary "Promoting Religious Understanding and Tolerance”
- Winner: “DHARMA – WHERE DOES HAPPINESS LIE?” directed by Chan-Gyu, Yun and Geun-Young, Choi and broadcast by KBS ITV - Korea
Training of Young Journalists on Legal Awareness in an Era of Media Convergence
17 journalists participated at the one-week workshop on AIBD/IPDC-UNESCO Sub-Regional Workshop on “Training of Journalists on Legal Awareness in an Era of Media Convergence,” held from April 23-27 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The workshop was hosted by Nepal Television.