Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 0900 – 0945
Inaugural Session and Keynote Address
Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 0900 – 0945
Inaugural Session and Keynote Address
Welcome Remarks |
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Mr Thepchai Yong Managing Director, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand |
Opening Remarks |
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Hon Ms Mariyam Mizna Shareef President of AIBD General Conference & Minister of State for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Department of Information, Maldives |
Special Address |
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Dr Surin Pitsuwan Secretary-General, Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) |
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Mr Zhao Houlin Deputy Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) |
Video Message |
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Ms Irina Bokova Director-General, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) |
Written Message |
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Mr Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General, United Nations |
Special Address |
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Dr Noeleen Heyzer Under-Secretary General, United Nations and Executive Secretary Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific |
Keynote Address |
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Mr Poldej Pinprateep Chairman of the Board of Governors, Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), Thailand |
Closing Remarks |
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Mr Yang Binyuan Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) |
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Eight-Step Model of Change Leadership
Henrik Keith, former Editor-in-chief and Head of TV News, DR, Copenhagen, introduced the eight-step model of change leadership that guides news managers deal with the fast changing media landscape and help them move the newsroom forward towards a better future.
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".
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.
AMS 2012 Gala Dinner and Excursion
A special Gala Dinner and Cultural Show will be held for all delegates on 29 May 2012 following the completion of the first day of the AMS 2012. The dinner will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Centara Grand’s ballroom.
AMS 2012 Registration Deadline Extended
The Asia Media Summit 2012 online registration deadline for participants has now been extended to 30th April 2012.
Indonesia to Host AMS 2013
Indonesia will host the Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2013 in the city of Manado. This was announced at the Preparatory Meeting of the AMS 2013 on April 16 2012 in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR AMS 2012
Online registration for the Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2012 is open as of 5 March 2012.