For a week from 28 April to 2 May 2014, international radio broadcaster Voice of Nigeria (VON) gathered in Lagos to prepare for a new Strategic Plan. In a workshop facilitated by AIBD, some 30 participants looked at the international media environment and the ways in which a Strategic Plan is crafted, monitored and published as a promise to audiences and parliamentary funders.
For a week from 28 April to 2 May 2014, international radio broadcaster Voice of Nigeria (VON) gathered in Lagos to prepare for a new Strategic Plan. In a workshop facilitated by AIBD, some 30 participants looked at the international media environment and the ways in which a Strategic Plan is crafted, monitored and published as a promise to audiences and parliamentary funders.
Understanding audiences and the changing converged media environment was a major area of attention. The importance of increasing relevance by communicating not only on short wave but also streaming online and through mobile phones and tablets was identified as major priorities.
Developing a Strategic Plan is the responsibility of VON’s newly formed Strategic Planning and Corporate Development Department, led by Mr. Ezekiel Ndukwe. The Department’s team is located in Nigeria’s capital Abuja as well as in Lagos and includes experienced content leaders.
VON is chartered to bring African and Nigerian perspectives to a global audience. The Nigerian diaspora is an important part of implementing this responsibility. For example, there are several million Nigerians living in London. As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria has a responsibility to reflect wider African perspectives to an international audience.
There was enthusiastic engagement from workshop participants who not only came from Voice of Nigeria but also from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the Nigeria Television Authority and commercial broadcaster, DAAR Communications.
Keeping Relevant With Global Audiences
For a week from 28 April to 2 May 2014, international radio broadcaster Voice of Nigeria (VON) gathered in Lagos to prepare for a new Strategic Plan. In a workshop facilitated by AIBD, some 30 participants looked at the international media environment and the ways in which a Strategic Plan is crafted, monitored and published as a promise to audiences and parliamentary funders.
Winners Awarded at the Asia Media Summit 2014
Winners of the World Television Awards 2014 were officially announced at the Asia Media Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 6 May 2014. Mr. John Maguire, Director of International Development of France Médias Monde (FMM), France, and Chairperson of the jury session, announced the winners in front of the delegates who attended the Summit.
New Chairman of SPT
Mr Anothai Udomsilp, Director of Academic Institute of Public Media at Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) was unanimously selected as the Chairman of the AIBD Strategic Plan Team (SPT) at the 31st Meeting of SPT held on 7 May 2014 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Invitation to AMS 2015 in KL
Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Communication and Multimedia, Malaysia (KKMM) has invited AIBD members and partners to participate in the Asia Media Summit 2015 in Kuala Lumpur, as the AMS returns again to its original home in Malaysia after an absence of six years.
AIBD/NRK/LNTV In-country Workshop on Children’s TV Programme
From 7 to 11 April 2014, I had the pleasure of chairing the AIBD/NRK/LNTV in-country workshop on Children’s TV Programme in Vientiane, Laos. 16 participants from all over the country attended the activity and it was a hardworking, creative and enthusiastic group.
A Successful 10th AMS Anniversary
The Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2014 has come to a successful close, leaving us with a clear message that much work has to be done to enrich our broadcasting experience. AIBD Director Yang Binyuan made the remarks at the closing of the AMS 2014 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Open and Innovative Media Regulations
In an era of ubiquitous connections, media regulations need to be open and innovative.“It’s an irreversible trend,” says Mr. Yan Chengsheng, Deputy Director General of the International Cooperation Department, State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, China, in his speech at the AMS plenary session on “Towards Robust and Effective Media Regulation: Opportunities and Challenges".
Call for More Dialogue
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Bin Muhiuddin Khoja, Minister of Culture and Information on behalf of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia, has urged broadcasters to adopt and strengthen the principle of dialogue between Muslims and others that will enrich humanity.
Making PSBs Relevant and Sustainable
Local and foreign participants to the AIBD/ASBU Pre-Summit Symposium on Public Service Broadcasting prior to the Asia Media Summit 2014 have generated a list of recommendations that will enable PSBs to remain relevant and sustainable in the changing media landscape.
Book on Social Media Ethics Launched
AIBD has officially launched its latest publication entitled “ Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media,” designed to provide media organisations and media practitioners basic guidance on ethical matters. It deals only with ethical issues, not legal ones, though there is clearly an overlap between the two.