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ISSUE 2 2013
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THE CHANNEL
t is all about inspiring
creativity. Our ninth annual
search for the worldʹs best
factual content on TV and
radio has attracted a wide
range of remarkable entries
to the 17 categories covering
live journalism, short reports, live
sport coverage, investigative
documentary and more.
Each year we receive
outstanding work from programme
makers across the world. 2013 is no
exception. We are delighted that
many of the entries come from
organisations that are new to the
AIBs. From Kazakhstan to New
Zealand, India to South Africa, the
US to Brazil, leading broadcasters
and independent producers have
submitted their work for peer
review by our independent,
international jury. There is a
tremendous variety of high‐quality
content in this yearʹs AIBs ‐ and
guests at the gala dinner in London
in November will see and hear
extracts from all the finalists who
make the short‐list. The AIBs are a
global showcase for the most
inspiring, creative content in factual
broadcasting and our guests say
that they particularly enjoy the way
we present the short‐listed work.
There is no other awards event that
offers such depth, insight and
context – so we are told, time and
time again.
JUDGES
During September and October,
our judges will view and listen to
the material that has made it
through to the short‐list. This year
too we are delighted to welcome a
great number of senior
professionals from diverse areas of
the broadcasting industry to our
international panel, thus ensuring
that different cultures and different
media markets are represented. We
are immensely grateful to all our
judges for giving freely of their
time and expertise in evaluating the
short‐listed entries so that the final
winner can emerge.
And because many of the jurors
run channels, they are often
encouraged to buy the
programming they see for
broadcast on their networks. This is
another great reason to put your
work forward in the annual AIBs.
AWARDSNIGHT
The names of the winners and
finalists for the AIBs in 2013 will be
kept firmly under wraps until
Wednesday 6 November – the day
of the AIBs Awards Gala and
Dinner. For what has by now
become one of the highlights in the
international broadcasting
calendar, guests from every
continent will be joining us in the
fabulous performance space of
LSO St Lukeʹs in central London. It
is a magnificent venue that never
ceases to impress and fascinate our
guests.
As always, we will have a special
guest "in conversation" during the
evening, adding to the interest and
excitement of the event. And of
course we will announce all the
winners of the coveted AIBs awards
across all categories and present
them to the deserving winners.
OUR SUPPORTERS
Running the AIBs is a considerable
undertaking for us and we are
delighted that this year RTG TV
and RUPTLY have signed up as key
sponsors for the 2013 festival.
The entire AIB membership and
the awards team extend their
particular thanks to RTG TV and
RUPTLY for contributing to the
success of this international
competition.
JOINUS
You and your colleagues are invited
to join us for the AIBs awards gala
dinner in London on 6 November ‐
you will find it inspirational and
rewarding, with excellent
networking opportunities and the
chance to exchange ideas and
knowledge with colleagues from all
over the world. And you will also
be able to meet some of the worldʹs
top programme makers.
Itʹs a date not to be missed ‐ see
you in London!
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