AIB media industry news desk
Francine Lacqua to host presentation of The AIBs
The presentation ceremony for the 2009 AIBs, the International Media Excellence Awards, on November 4th, will be hosted by Francine Lacqua of...
Al Jazeera Channel Launches a New Look and New Programmes on its 13th Anniversary
Al Jazeera Satellite Channel has just finished preparations to launch a new look and a new cycle of programmes to coincide with its Al Jazeera Day...
Joanna Shields in conversation at The AIBs
In addition to the presentation of the International Media Excellence Awards, the gala evening on November 4th also includes a special guest in...
Quantel first in the world to release RED Rocket support
Quantel has just released a new version of software for its eQ, iQ and Pablo systems which, among a number of other useful new features, also...
Cross-media, cross-border, cross-cultural – the AIBs
This event is attended by leading programme makers, journalists, editors and executives from all over the world and last year was over-subscribed!...
India to tighten rules for new TV channels
Indias Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is planning to put stringent entry-level restrictions on broadcasters launching new television...
VOA launches FM radio station in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Panelists emphasized the role of free press in promoting democracy at a Town Hall in Hargeisa, Somaliland today as the Voice of America (VOA)...
Bloomberg buys BusinessWeek
Bloomberg has emerged as the winning bidder for BusinessWeek, the troubled 80-year-old title that McGraw-Hill had put on sale this summer. Terms of...
Islam Channel goes Vectorbox for broadcast automation
Vector 3, a pioneer in graphics and playout solutions, announced that Islam Channel has installed 2 Vectorbox 8000 HD systems and Vector configured...