The call for entries has been sounded for the 23rd International URTI Radio Grand Prix.
Programmes from around the world are honoured with the Grand Prix based on the research efforts involved and their originality.
Each year, a different theme is proposed and participants are allowed to freely interpret the theme. The theme for this year’s edition is poverty. Radio productions in their diverse forms – reports, documentaries, essays, fiction, sound composition, children’s stories – are eligible for submission.
The call for entries has been sounded for the 23rd International URTI Radio Grand Prix.
Programmes from around the world are honoured with the Grand Prix based on the research efforts involved and their originality.
Each year, a different theme is proposed and participants are allowed to freely interpret the theme. The theme for this year’s edition is poverty. Radio productions in their diverse forms – reports, documentaries, essays, fiction, sound composition, children’s stories – are eligible for submission.
The deadline for registration is 1 September 2011. Winners stand to win:
- The International Radio Grand Prix, with prize money of US$5,000
- The Silver Medal
- The Bronze Medal
Entry is open to any broadcast or radio organisation. For details and rules please check the attachements.
URTI Radio Grand Prix Accepting Submissions
The call for entries has been sounded for the 23rd International URTI Radio Grand Prix.
Programmes from around the world are honoured with the Grand Prix based on the research efforts involved and their originality.
Each year, a different theme is proposed and participants are allowed to freely interpret the theme. The theme for this year's edition is poverty. Radio productions in their diverse forms - reports, documentaries, essays, fiction, sound composition, children's stories - are eligible for submission.
World TV Awards 2011 – Category Science/Environment – Winner trailer
The news feature, “Energy-Efficient Refrigerators In Brazil”, has won the World Television Award 2011 in the Category Science/Environment for The Best Programme Protecting Ozone Layer And Combating Climate Change.
This programme was directed by Vanessa Fischer and broadcasted by DW-TV, Germany...
A Successful Asia Media Summit in Hanoi
[img_assist|nid=1662|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=66]The Asia Media Summit has concluded in Hanoi, contributing to a growing consensus that it was no longer business as usual for broadcasters in the battle for attention that has become more intense than ever in the digital world.
In his closing remarks, AIBD Director Yang Binyuan said the Summit has helped raise awareness and understanding among broadcasters of new and innovative ideas as well as opportunities offered by technological advances and multiple delivery platforms such as the web, mobile, and social media that will expand their audience reach, address strong competition and improve their products and services as well as business returns.
High Performance Culture in the Digital World
[img_assist|nid=1665|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=67]To create a high performance culture in the broadcast industry, there is a need for management to communicate regularly with the employees, recognize and reward their initiative and endeavor, develop a lifelong mindset and build an employee ownership and confidence on what they are selling for the organization.
As broadcasting is a creative industry, management must be aware of individual needs, and develop a workplace wherein people have space to think, create and share comfortably.
Mediahub Launched at the Asia Media Summit
Mediahub, a convenient and cost-efficient e-platform for content providers and users to share, buy and sell programs, was officially launched today at the Asia Media Summit 2011.
This business-oriented video sharing website is a new service AIBD members can benefit by uploading, sharing, exposing their trailers, demos or pilots to more than 140 registered high profile customers ready for content acquisition.
Responding to Digital Stresses
Who will survive and grow as broadcasters face digital stresses brought about by the speed of technological advances, audience fragmentation and changing viewing behavior, and the challenges of strong competition?
Mr. Herve Michel, Deputy Director, International Affairs, France Televisions, France, said the key to success is mastering programming, and developing strong brands.
Content Innovations for Richer Viewing Experience
Innovations in web documentaries and multimedia storytelling techniques are offering a more exciting and richer viewing experience to the public. They establish a new interactive relationship with the audience and may set precedence in content production made available in multiple delivery platforms.
AMS is Fun and Exciting
[img_assist|nid=1615|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=67]More than 20 students from three universities in Hanoi are having fun and learning much from their voluntary work during the Asia Media Summit 2011. Some said it can be tiring, but its benefits have been fulfilling.
Showing abundant warmth and hospitality common to many Vietnamese people, these students were assigned to assist at the registration desk, secretariat room, presummit workshops and welcome desk at the airport.
New Working Practices in the Broadcast Industry
[img_assist|nid=1592|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=100|height=67]The development of new digital technologies and new media have had an impact on working practices in the broadcast industry, particularly in production, journalism and documentation that necessitates critical training to manage change.
UN Secretary General Addresses AMS
Mr. Bang Ki-moon, UN Secretary General, has called on broadcasters and new media players to promote multiple languages in new media and ensure free access to the Internet and social media tools everywhere in order to bridge the digital divide.