AMS 2012: Session 6 – Towards A Stronger Public Trust in Media
Day 2 – Tuesday, 30th May, 1600 – 1730
Session 6: Towards A Stronger Public Trust in Media
Through good journalism, distinctive and entertaining content, and professional management, media aims to build and sustain public trust, a key element in empowering media better serve the ends of development and promote business sustainability. In Asia-Pacific, is public trust in media increasing or waning? How can media enhance its credibility and integrity? Will more regulation, deregulation or self-regulation work to enhance public trust in media? Are social media platforms enhancing public trust in traditional media?
Day 2 – Tuesday, 30th May, 1600 – 1730
Session 6: Towards A Stronger Public Trust in Media
Through good journalism, distinctive and entertaining content, and professional management, media aims to build and sustain public trust, a key element in empowering media better serve the ends of development and promote business sustainability. In Asia-Pacific, is public trust in media increasing or waning? How can media enhance its credibility and integrity? Will more regulation, deregulation or self-regulation work to enhance public trust in media? Are social media platforms enhancing public trust in traditional media? As more citizens engage in new and social media, what standards and ethics can media pursue to encourage more public engagement and build public trust?
Chairperson |
|
Mr Yang Rui Host & Managing Editor of ‘Dialogue’, CCTV News, China Central Television (CCTV), China |
|
Speakers |
|
Dr Mike McCluskey Chief Executive Officer, ABC Radio, Australia |
|
Mr Ahmad Mohamed Al-Shaikh Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Al Jazeera Network, Qatar |
|
Mr Andrey Shirokov Bangkok Bureau Chief, ITAR-TASS |
|
Mr Nigel Baker Chief Executive, Thomson Media Foundation, United Kingdom |
|
Ms Supinya Klangnarong Commissioner, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commissions (NBTC), Thailand |
|
Mr Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum Chief Executive Officer, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. |
|
Ms Maria Mercedes Robles Secretary General, Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), Singapore |
|
Mr Peter Horrocks Director, BBC’s Global News Division, United Kingdom |