Gallup joins BBG to examine media freedom

Join the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and Gallup as they discuss how the world’s populations perceive media freedom within their countries. They will also share data on citizens’ confidence in their media.

A central part of the BBG’s statutory mandate is to support freedom and democracy in a rapidly changing international environment. The ability of the media to communicate honestly and freely is critical in world affairs. Additionally, it is important for leaders and policy makers to understand how different populations around the globe view the quality, honesty, and accuracy of their media, as well as how free they perceive their media to be.

At this event, Gallup will present a new global analysis of such views. In addition, Gallup and the BBG will announce the details of a new global research project that advances the BBG’s mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. This unprecedented relationship combines BBG’s mission with Gallup’s global public opinion research. The event will take place on March 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Gallup’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Gallup joins BBG to examine media freedom

Join the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) and Gallup as they discuss how the world’s populations perceive media freedom within their countries. They will also share data on citizens’ confidence in their media.

A central part of the BBG’s statutory mandate is to support freedom and democracy in a rapidly changing international environment. The ability of the media to communicate honestly and freely is critical in world affairs. Additionally, it is important for leaders and policy makers to understand how different populations around the globe view the quality, honesty, and accuracy of their media, as well as how free they perceive their media to be.

At this event, Gallup will present a new global analysis of such views. In addition, Gallup and the BBG will announce the details of a new global research project that advances the BBG’s mission to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. This unprecedented relationship combines BBG’s mission with Gallup’s global public opinion research. The event will take place on March 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Gallup’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

arvato Systems at NAB 2012

At NAB 2012 arvato Systems (formerly S4M – Solutions for Media) presents its software solutions for the broadcast- and media industry. In booth N6419 the software experts showcase systems for Media Asset Management as well as Broadcast Management.

From April 16 to 19, 2012 the latest trends and technological developments around film and TV will be presented in Las Vegas. arvato Systems’ main focus on this year’s fair are different solutions to support the core processes of media companies and TV-Broadcasters:

This year the company presents the following solutions:

– AllAdOnce: The ad sales solution for Internet and mobile devices which supports the entire advertising workflow

– S4AdOpt: The advertising Optimization Engine which optimizes not only advertising inventory, spot placements, and customer satisfaction, but also a company`s revenue potential

– Dynamics Media: The “all-in-one” solution for all Broadcast Management needs, from scheduling, via license management, to air time sales. Now based on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with even more features!

– ClipJOCKEY: The studio production solution that enables customers to use the best features of their video server hardware and make it a real multi-channel production tool. The new software “ClipJOCKEY Server” provides an ActiveX component within newsroom control systems and allows customers to move clips to their rundown or see which clips are available on the video server.

– VPMS: The Media Asset Management System that serves all of a broadcaster’s video management needs – from acquisition through versatile production schemes to playout, distribution and archiving.

– OpenMedia: Arvato’s partner ANNOVA’s flagship Newsroom System, which has more than 15,000 users worldwide – the leading independent news platform for production and rundown management

Sky News Arabia announces presenters

Sky News Arabia, the 24-hour Arabic language multi-platform breaking news service, today announced the names of ten more of its presenters, carefully selected from countries across the MENA region.

Sky News Arabia received over 1,300 applicants for the coveted presenter roles alone. Each presenter was chosen following a rigorous interview process and in-depth market research. Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia, commented: “As the channel launch draws closer, we are delighted to announce our second batch of presenters. I believe the line-up is a good representation of the Arab region and I know each will play a vital role in the success of Sky News Arabia.”

The presenter announcement coincides with the news that Sky News Arabia is ahead of schedule and is now in 24 hour rehearsal mode.

<p>“With all of our staff now in place, we are really gearing up to launch. This challenging move, ahead of schedule, will test our resources – technical and editorial – to the maximum as we prepare ourselves for the task of running a 24-hour news operation. It’s a very exciting time,” Bouran added.

<p>With 16 of its presenters announced to date, Sky News Arabia will soon unveil the remaining names to its line-up, all of which have already been recruited.

The ten presenters unveiled today are:

Mohannad Al Khatib, News Presenter

Hassina Ouchene, News Presenter

Jarir Dababneh, News Presenter

Dalia Abdalla, News Presenter

Darwish Al Taweel, Business Presenter

Alma Intabli, News Presenter

Imane Lahrache, News Presenter

Osama Khamayseh, News Presenter

Seza Armenazi, News Presenter

Maya Raydan, Business Presenter

Sky News Arabia announces presenters

Sky News Arabia, the 24-hour Arabic language multi-platform breaking news service, today announced the names of ten more of its presenters, carefully selected from countries across the MENA region.

Sky News Arabia received over 1,300 applicants for the coveted presenter roles alone. Each presenter was chosen following a rigorous interview process and in-depth market research. Nart Bouran, Head of Sky News Arabia, commented: “As the channel launch draws closer, we are delighted to announce our second batch of presenters. I believe the line-up is a good representation of the Arab region and I know each will play a vital role in the success of Sky News Arabia.”

The presenter announcement coincides with the news that Sky News Arabia is ahead of schedule and is now in 24 hour rehearsal mode.

“With all of our staff now in place, we are really gearing up to launch. This challenging move, ahead of schedule, will test our resources – technical and editorial – to the maximum as we prepare ourselves for the task of running a 24-hour news operation. It’s a very exciting time,” Bouran added.

With 16 of its presenters announced to date, Sky News Arabia will soon unveil the remaining names to its line-up, all of which have already been recruited.

The ten presenters unveiled today are:

Mohannad Al Khatib, News Presenter

Hassina Ouchene, News Presenter

Jarir Dababneh, News Presenter

Dalia Abdalla, News Presenter

Darwish Al Taweel, Business Presenter

Alma Intabli, News Presenter

Imane Lahrache, News Presenter

Osama Khamayseh, News Presenter

Seza Armenazi, News Presenter

Maya Raydan, Business Presenter

arvato Systems at NAB 2012

At NAB 2012 arvato Systems (formerly S4M – Solutions for Media) presents its software solutions for the broadcast- and media industry. In booth N6419 the software experts showcase systems for Media Asset Management as well as Broadcast Management.

From April 16 to 19, 2012 the latest trends and technological developments around film and TV will be presented in Las Vegas. arvato Systems’ main focus on this year’s fair are different solutions to support the core processes of media companies and TV-Broadcasters:

This year the company presents the following solutions:

– AllAdOnce: The ad sales solution for Internet and mobile devices which supports the entire advertising workflow

– S4AdOpt: The advertising Optimization Engine which optimizes not only advertising inventory, spot placements, and customer satisfaction, but also a company`s revenue potential

– Dynamics Media: The “all-in-one” solution for all Broadcast Management needs, from scheduling, via license management, to air time sales. Now based on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with even more features!

– ClipJOCKEY: The studio production solution that enables customers to use the best features of their video server hardware and make it a real multi-channel production tool. The new software “ClipJOCKEY Server” provides an ActiveX component within newsroom control systems and allows customers to move clips to their rundown or see which clips are available on the video server.

– VPMS: The Media Asset Management System that serves all of a broadcaster’s video management needs – from acquisition through versatile production schemes to playout, distribution and archiving.

– OpenMedia: Arvato’s partner ANNOVA’s flagship Newsroom System, which has more than 15,000 users worldwide – the leading independent news platform for production and rundown management