AIB April industry briefing published

14 April 2022

AIB April industry briefing published

The AIB has published its latest industry briefing, covering news from our Members across the world as well as stories from and about the wider media industry.

From new appointments in Australia, Belgium, the UK and the UAE to new digital platforms, plus a roundup of news relating to the war in Ukraine, the AIB newsletter offers a useful snapshot of developments around the world.

You can join the 27,000 media leaders globally who receive this regular briefing from the AIB by signing up here: https://aib.org.uk/sign-up-to-the-aib-industry-briefing/. We’d love to have you on board!

AIB holds Masterclass to mark launch of 18th annual journalism and factual competition

8 April 2022

AIB holds Masterclass to mark launch of 18th annual journalism and factual competition

To mark the launch of the AIBs 2022, the 18th annual international competition for journalism and factual productions across TV, radio and digital platforms, the AIB brought together a number of winners and finalists from previous years in a Masterclass.

“With a wide range of journalists, producers, editors and directors entering the AIBs each year, we are keen that the competition can showcase best practice and share knowledge,” says Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the AIB. “This online Masterclass is one way that colleagues from around the world can learn and share ideas. It is also useful for those studying journalism or embarking on a career in factual TV, radio and podcasting to hear from those who have created award-winning content.”

The Masterclass brought together experts from Australia, Qatar, Nigeria, the USA and the UK for a three session event covering investigative journalism, podcasting and journalist safety.

All three sessions, which were attended by participants from Argentina to New Zealand, are available to watch. Visit the special AIBs Masterclass page to watch all the sessions, free of charge.

Full information on how to enter this year’s AIBs is at www.theaibs.tv.

AIB Members elect new Executive Committee

17 March 2022

AIB Members elect new Executive Committee

Members of the Association for International Broadcasting have elected a new Executive Committee.

The six-person Executive Committee provides governance and oversight for the Association, working closely with the Secretariat.

Executive Committee members hold office for two years.

The six people elected are:

Eugen Cojocariu	Radio Romania International
Walter Fernandez	Mediacorp
Nigel Fry	BBC World Service
Carlson Huang Chia-shan	RTI
Shawn Powers	USAGM
Serge Schick	France Médias Monde

The first meeting of the new Committee will take place in the coming weeks and quarterly thereafter.

Ukraine media produce kids cartoon about the Russian invasion

11 March 2022

Ukraine media produce kids cartoon about the Russian invasion

Ukrainian companies 1+1 media, Animagrad and Mamahohotala have created a cartoon “The Good Always Win”, which tells the story of the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The authors of the cartoon say that they could not ignore the manipulation of facts about the events in Ukraine and obvious propaganda, which is aimed at the youngest Russians and is actively used by the authorities, even for such an audience.

“Now is the time when we are not only protecting our borders, our cities, we are also defending our safety and our lives. This is the time when fighting on the information front is of crucial importance, as well as communicating with each audience in a language they can hear and understand. This cartoon is our response to the manipulative misinformation that Russia spreads and forces, especially on children. The cartoon will be understandable to children of the age of 3 and older, and it will help adults find the words to explain what is happening”, the authors say.

The cartoon “The Good Always Win” was created by 1+1 media holding, Animagrad and Mamahohotala studios in 2022.

The project is now available in Ukrainian, Russian and English, and will be translated into other languages as well.

AIB announces Masterclass for launch of 2022 journalism & factual competition

9 March 2022

AIB announces Masterclass for launch of 2022 journalism & factual competition

As we prepare to launch the 2022 AIBs, we are holding an online Masterclass that brings together a number of winners and finalists from previous years to share knowledge and provide inspiration and incentive for other programme makers, as well as offering encouragement to those entering, or hoping to enter, the journalism or factual programming industries.

The Masterclass will be informal and interactive, with the opportunity for guests to ask questions of all the panellists.

Join us on Thursday 7 April at 1200 GMT and meet winners and finalists of the AIBs in recent years as they share their experience and knowledge with our global audience.

There is no charge to join the Masterclass which will take place online and in the English language.

Register online here: https://forms.gle/L7AfrWZ9RmgqJAn17

Session 1

Global investigations – the key to success

Peter Charley, AJI

Barbara Arvanitidis, CNNI

Calliste Weitenberg, SBS

Session 2

Soundscapes – telling important stories

Robert Mulhern, Sky News Storycast

Tom Koenig, VP, US Podcasts, Somethin’ Else,

Session 3

Safety is key

Roger MacMillan, Volant Media, talks about the challenges of keeping staff safe from abduction and worse in difficult locations globally

Safety company representative – TBC

AIB condemns attack on Kyiv TV tower

2 March 2022

AIB condemns attack on Kyiv TV tower

The AIB condemns the attack by Russia on the TV tower in Kyiv on Tuesday 1 March.

The tower is located at Babyn Yar, site of the murder in 1941 of more than 33,000 Jews in 48 hours. It is understood that the Babyn Yar Memorial sustained damage in the attack.

This appears to be an attempt to prevent Ukrainian citizens – men, women and children – having access to critical news and information at a time when their lives are in mortal danger.

It is essential that media organisations in Ukraine are able to report on the situation and the AIB calls on Russia to guarantee the safety and security of all journalists and colleagues in media organisations in Ukraine.

The AIB is also concerned by actions taken within Russia to restrict access to Ekho Moskvy radio and Dozhd TV whose news and information services have been essential for Russian citizens. The AIB is worried that the chief editor and other staff of Dozhd TV feel the need to leave Russia over fears for their safety.

The AIB stands in solidarity with all journalists and media colleagues who are bringing essential news and information from Ukraine to audiences in the country and around the world. It is essential that they are allowed to work unhindered and without threat to them and their families.