Broadcast journalists and other media practitioners will have the opportunity to examine ethical issues confronting providers and users of online media such as internet forums, blogs and microblogs, Wikipedia, Twitter, etc. as they participate today in a workshop on “Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media “ in Bangkok.
Broadcast journalists and other media practitioners will have the opportunity to examine ethical issues confronting providers and users of online media such as internet forums, blogs and microblogs, Wikipedia, Twitter, etc. as they participate today in a workshop on “Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media “ in Bangkok.
Some of the ethical issues they will discuss include use of subterfuge and clandestine recording devices, intrusive/harassing behavior in approaching interviewees, dealing with inducements, protection of sources and entry into public property, among others.
Participants include some 33 journalists, heads of news departments, producers and academics from 19 countries in Asia Pacific. The one-day workshop is organized and supported by AIBD, FES and UNESCO.
Dr. Venkat Iyer, Barrister, Law Commissioner in Northern Ireland, and a media ethics and law expert, serves as consultant of the one-day workshop.
The workshop aims to stimulate critical thinking to avoid harming the reputation, dignity and privacy of individuals who may be the subject of broadcasts and articles in social media.
Topics will cover ethical issues impacting on the individual as a journalist, ethical issues affecting the conduct of journalism, and opportunities and challenges confronting journalistic ethics in the age of social media.
Confronting Ethical Issues in the Age of Social Media
Broadcast journalists and other media practitioners will have the opportunity to examine ethical issues confronting providers and users of online media such as internet forums, blogs and microblogs, Wikipedia, Twitter, etc. as they participate today in a workshop on “Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media “ in Bangkok.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
AIBD-MRTV4 Training Workshops
Through AIBD’s arrangement, Forever Group in Myanmar and MRTV-4 have received various trainings and workshops concerning with different broadcasting fields in the past few years and have trained skillful employees and trainees for the organization.