The AIB has announced that it will postpone the fourth annual AIB Global Media Business Conference, scheduled for 6 and 7 June in Montreal, Canada.
“We have taken this decision with extreme regret,” said Simon Spanswick, AIB chief executive. “In spite of an extremely strong agenda with excellent speakers from all over the world combined with the fantastic facilities offered by the CBC, the conference has not attracted sufficient delegates to provide the range of discussion, debate and networking that weve enjoyed at AIB conferences over the past three years.
“As a not-for-profit industry association, the AIB has to ensure that all its activities support and provide value for money to members,” continued Spanswick. “The risks of running a conference that is not fully attended are too great and that is why we decided, in conjunction with AIB member and conference host Radio Canada International, to postpone the 2005 conference.”
The AIB International Broadcasting Awards due to be presented at a gala evening at the headquarters of the Cirque du Soleil will now be rescheduled in a few weeks time.
Meanwhile, the work of the AIB on behalf of its members continues, providing market intelligence, lobbying, representation and marketing support. For example, the AIB is currently working on its response to the UK governments Green Paper on the BBCs Charter Review, incorporating the views of its global membership in a document that will be submitted to the UKs Department of Culture, Media and Sport on 30 May.