23 May 2013
AIB is offering its members access to daily 3′ bulletins from the Fifa Confederations Cup that opens in Brazil in June.
Produced by AIB partner Between the Posts Productions, Bulletin from Brazil will be available in two versions – one for audiences in Africa and the other for audiences across Asia and the Pacific.
With match reports, interviews with key players and more features, Bulletin from Brazil will deliver the flavour of the competition to English-language audiences across the world.
The programming is part of an expansion of AIB’s activities in the sport broadcasting genre that started with activities around the Olympic Games in London. AIB is now working on a number of initiatives on behalf of its members around the world that will deliver ever increasing value to them.
For more information about Bulletin from Brazil, talk to Edward Wilkinson at the AIB head office.
23 May 2013
The latest industry briefing has been published by AIB, covering programming to distribution.
Reaching more than 26,000 leaders in media internationally, the AIB industry briefing is a “must-read” for anyone following the industry. See the latest edition here.
To discuss advertising and other opportunities surrounding the briefing, talk to Edward Wilkinson at AIB headquarters.
16 May 2013
AP reports that a Vietnamese satellite TV platform has dropped BBC World News and CNN from its channel line-up on Thursday 16 May. K+, a joint venture between a Vietnamese company and Canal Overseas, part of the Canal+ Group, appears to be interpreting the “Decision 20” regulation – which places onerous conditions on foreign TV channels – in a particular way, in direct contrast to a majority of other Vietnam-based platforms.
AIB has been lobbying on the issue over the past few months and is now seeking further clarification both from K+ and the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communication.
“We are disappointed that Vietnamese audiences are having their choice of international TV channels restricted,” said Simon Spanswick, AIB chief executive. “There is still uncertainty around the proposed pay-TV regulations promulgated in Vietnam. K+ appears to be out of step with the Vietnamese market and the latest interpretation of Decision 20. We look forward to the channels that have been taken off air being restored very quickly.”
As of the European afternoon on 16 May, the K+ website was still showing BBC World News and CNN as channels available to the platform’s subscribers.
14 May 2013
One of Asia’s leading sports executives and a football guru for the “beautiful game”, has joined the Association for International Broadcasting [AIB] as an adviser.
Les Murray (right) is known in his adopted homeland – Australia – as “Mr. Football”. He will provide a wide range of skills for the AIB as it develops its new Asian base.
In a rapidly expanding Asian market for sport, Murray’s experience in football will be vital to expanding the interests of the AIB, said its Chief Executive Simon Spanswick.
“Les will play a crucial role in our plans for Asia, especially with football properties. We intend to be an aggressive player in the market,” Spanswick said from London.
Mr. Murray was until recently the chair of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union’s Sports Group (ABU), a position from which he retired after 12 years.
Mr. Murray, a Fifa Ethics Commissioner, is something of a legend in Asia, having covered football there for 30 years.
“We are delighted to have Les on board our new broadcast vehicle ,” said Spanswick. “He will add a tremendous amount of value to our brand, as well as our ability to attract new business,” he added.
Les Murray’s interest in sports broadcasting has roots in his boyhood love for football in his birthplace of Hungary.
After immigrating to Australia as a child refugee in 1957, he continued his passion for his beloved game and made it a life mission to convert Australians to the world’s favourite sport.
Ultimately, after he stepped into broadcasting in the late 1970s as commentator and sports presenter, the mission met with success through the exposure he brought to football on Australian television. Murray is now largely credited with football’s vast growth in awareness and popularity in his adopted country over the past 30 years.
In 1996 Murray was appointed head of sport at Australia’s multicultural broadcaster, SBS, and continued in that role for ten years. During that period he negotiated many major sports rights deals, including three FIFA World Cup contracts, the UEFA Champions League, the Tour de France and international athletics with the IAAF.
Murray has spoken at many international forums, including the United Nations, and in 2006 was awarded the Order of Australia for his services to football and sports journalism. In 2009 he was given the Australian Sports Commission’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Said Murray: “I am delighted to accept this invitation by the AIB and be given the opportunity to work with broadcasters in Asia.
“Sport and, in particular, sports broadcasting are fabulous catalysts for advancing and enriching national cultures and for empowering cultural identities.
“I am thrilled to be able to assist Asian broadcasters in achieving these goals.”
13 May 2013
The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has launched its 9th annual international awards covering all that is best in information media, with a call for entries in any language from every country to be submitted by 5 July.
CRANBROOK, UK 13 MAY 2013 –For the ninth successive year the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) is shining the spotlight on the best of factual broadcasting, whether it is on radio, on TV or on transmedia platforms. Entries for the 2013 AIBs are invited from all over the world and can be in any language.
The AIBs have a history of attracting the very best content, with programmes entered by broadcasters, independent producers and journalists from countries on every continent. The awards are independent of commercial interest and judged by a panel of independent highly respected media professionals.
“Winners have told us how much it means to be presented with an AIB Award,” says Simon Spanswick, CEO of the AIB. “It is a recognition of fantastic effort and skill given by their peers in the broadcasting industry. Being selected for the shortlist has also helped programmes to gain commercial success and programme-makers to develop their careers. Broadcasters have bought featured programmes and producers have spotted rising talent. We’re proud to have helped talented people further their careers over the last eight years.”
As well as live journalism and documentaries that inform debate, the AIB is also searching for the best in science programming, and the best children’s factual programme or series. For the second year there is an award for the best short documentary, feature or report – factual story-telling in under ten minutes; this will represent this growing genre which is available not just from traditional broadcasters but also from online platforms such as YouTube and increasingly on the websites of newspapers and online news publishers.
Online upload and viewing capability will make the AIBs greener than in previous years. It will save entrants having to ship tapes and the judges, who are based all over the globe, will have easy access to the entries.
Entries must be submitted to the AIB by Friday 5 July 2013. Full details of the awards and how to enter are contained in the “AIBs 2013 Entry Booklet” which can be viewed and downloaded from the AIB website at www.aib.org.uk.
The winners will announced at the AIB awards gala in London on Wednesday 6th November 2013 which will be held in the stunning surroundings of LSO St Luke’s, the education and training centre of the London Symphony Orchestra, in the company of guests from around the world.
The AIBs also include awards for best TV and radio personality and for innovative production technology. The full list of categories is:
TV AWARDS
- Live journalism
- International current affairs documentary
- Domestic current affairs documentary
- Investigative documentary
- Children’s factual programme/series (sponsored by RTG TV)
- Science programme or scientific coverage
- Specialist genre programme or series
- Live sports coverage
- Short documentary or report
RADIO AWARDS
- Live journalism
- Current affairs documentary
- Investigative documentary
- Creative feature
ON-AIR TALENT
- International TV personality
- International radio personality
TRANSMEDIA
TECHNOLOGY
- Most innovative production technology
E N D S
About RTG TV
Russian Travel Guide TV is sponsoring this year’s “Children’s factual programme/series” award. RTG TV is an international documentary TV channel focused on the cultural and geographical variety of the world’s largest country. It covers a wide range of topics from history to culture, cuisine, nature programmes, active holidays, andRussia’s ethnic mix.
About the AIB
Established in 1993, the AIB is the international not-for-profit, non-governmental industry association and global knowledge network for the international broadcasting industry – cross-media, cross-border, cross-cultural. With a reach of over 25,000 communicators and media professionals, AIB is a unique centre of information about international broadcasting, covering TV, radio, online and mobile. AIB researches regular market intelligence briefings for its members and provides client-specific consultancy and project support. Members receive an extensive package of services throughout the year. AIB publishes the comprehensive Global Broadcasting Sourcebook and the international media magazine, The Channel. AIB hosts the annual AIB International Media Excellence Awards – the “AIBs”. For more information, visit www.aib.org.uk and theaibs.tv or call +44 (0) 20 7993 2557
Media Contact
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25 March 2013
Elections for the AIB’s Executive Committee, the six-member group that oversees the Association’s strategic direction and work plan, were held during March. Eleven candidates had been nominated from within the AIB’s international membership for the Executive Committee whose members hold their position for a two-year term.
The six member Executive Committee is now
