Rti named as the AIBs 2023 Event Partner

19 June 2023

Rti named as the AIBs 2023 Event Partner

As Radio Taiwan International marks the 95th anniversary of its founding, the multimedia company demonstrates its support of global journalism and factual productions

The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) is thrilled to announce that Radio Taiwan International (Rti) has been named the Event Partner for the AIBs 2023, the renowned and respected 19th annual international competition for journalism and factual productions across TV, radio, and digital platforms.

The AIBs, widely recognised as one of the most prestigious awards in the broadcasting industry, celebrate outstanding achievements in journalism and content production worldwide. As Event Partner, Rti will bring its rich heritage, extensive experience, and commitment to journalistic excellence to the forefront of the competition.

This year holds special significance as it marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of Rti. Founded in 1928, the broadcaster has been a beacon of truth, impartiality, and quality reporting across the globe for 95 years. With its steadfast dedication to providing accurate news, insightful analysis, and diverse cultural programming, Rti has long been as a trusted voice in international broadcasting.

“We are delighted to have Radio Taiwan International as our Event Partner for the AIBs 2023,” said Simon Spanswick, CEO of the Association for International Broadcasting. “Rti’s longstanding commitment to objective journalism and its remarkable contributions to the media landscape make them an ideal partner for our competition. As we celebrate the 95th anniversary of Rti ‘s founding, we look forward to highlighting their exemplary work and their continued dedication to informing and enlightening audiences worldwide.”

As the Event Partner, Rti will collaborate closely with the AIB to ensure the success of the AIBs 2023. Together, they will promote the competition, attract top-quality entries, and engage the global broadcasting community in celebrating the outstanding achievements of journalists, broadcasters, and content producers.

“We are honoured to be chosen as the Event Partner for the AIBs 2023,” said Cheryl Lai, Chairperson of Radio Taiwan International. “As we commemorate our 95th anniversary, this partnership allows us to showcase the profound impact Rti has had on international broadcasting. We are excited to collaborate with the AIB in recognising the exceptional talent and remarkable stories that shape our industry. Through this platform, we aim to inspire, inform, and foster a greater understanding of the world.”

The AIBs 2023 feature a diverse range of categories, encompassing news, current affairs, documentary, investigative journalism, natural history, and more. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of international judges, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of the submissions.

The partnership between AIB and Rti promises to elevate the AIBs 2023 to new heights, celebrating the power of journalism and the transformative impact of factual productions. Together, they will continue to advance the industry, recognising excellence and promoting the values of truth, accuracy, and impartiality.

Radio Taiwan International becomes AIBs 2022 event partner

10 June 2022

Radio Taiwan International becomes AIBs 2022 event partner

International multimedia broadcaster supports world’s leading factual programming awards

The Association for International Broadcasting is pleased to announce a landmark partnership arrangement with Radio Taiwan International for the annual journalism and factual programming awards, the AIBs.

2022 is the 18^th year that the UK-headquartered Association for International Broadcasting has staged the AIBs to celebrate work produced for TV, radio and digital platforms.

“We are delighted to welcome Radio Taiwan International as the event partner for the AIBs 2022,” says Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the Association for International Broadcasting. “Taiwan has one of the freest media environments in Asia, so it is absolutely fitting that RTI is stepping up to support the AIBs that celebrate journalism and freedom of expression internationally. The partnership with RTI is central to the continuing success and growth of these renowned and respected awards that showcase outstanding news reporting and factual programming from around the world.”

Cheryl Lai, Chairperson of RTI, adds: “RTI is committed to freedom of the media as a pillar of democracy. We believe that it is vitally important to support those who are holding truth to power around the world, and to celebrate their essential work. RTI is glad to be partnering with these important awards for journalism and factual programming. We look forward to marking the achievements of some of the world’s best programme-makers who bring the stories that matter to global audiences.”

Taiwan supports freedom of the media

Taiwan, a country of around 23.5 million people, is a major economic player in Asia and is noted as one of the world’s leading producers of computer technology. Taiwan has a stable, vibrant democracy with an independent judiciary and the country enjoys one of the freest media environments in Asia, ranking 38^th globally in the 2022 RSF media freedom index. RTI is Taiwan’s international multimedia broadcaster that can trace its roots back to 1928, making it one of world’s longest continuously operating broadcasters.

The AIBs celebrate global journalism

The AIBs are the world’s leading awards for factual productions across TV, radio and online and attract entries from broadcasters and production companies in over 40 countries. The competition is divided into 18 categories that range from daily journalism to investigative documentary, sports journalism to human interest.

Entries to the AIBs 2022 can be submitted until 1 July 2022. Work is welcome in all languages and can be for any audience – local, regional, national, or international. After shortlisting, the finalists’ work goes to a global panel of judges who make the final decision on the competition’s winners.

The AIBs 2022 will be presented at a gala dinner in London on 11 November. This will be the first live event after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. The AIBs will take place at a new venue, Church House Westminster in the heart of London – right by Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. The event is traditionally attended by guests from around the world, including key opinion leaders within broadcasting and production companies, and in politics and regulation, alongside journalists, editors, producers, and directors.

Cheryl Lai appointed chairperson of RTI

9 February 2022

Cheryl Lai appointed chairperson of RTI

Distinguished media executive Cheryl Lai has been appointed as the new chairperson of Radio Taiwan International (RTI), Taiwan’s national broadcaster. RTI announced the appointment on Wednesday after a meeting of the board of directors and other senior figures.

Lai is a senior media executive who has held many important roles in Taiwan’s media and cultural sectors. She previously served as RTI’s president from 2003 to 2006. Lai was the Editor-in-Chief of the Central News Agency, the Director of the Cultural Division of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, and the Editor of the Thinking Taiwan Forum. She is also a consultant to The Cultural Taiwan Foundation.

Culture Minister Lee Yung-te says he believes Lai’s leadership will enable RTI to continue to play a key role in Taiwan’s connection to the world and to allow Taiwan’s voice to be heard in the global community.

RTI is the only broadcaster that provides print, audio, and video news and features about Taiwan in 14 languages. Its programs have won many top awards at Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards, the New York Festivals Radio Awards and the UK’s Association for International Broadcasting. The station also works with the Voice of America and the BBC in their programming.

Lee is also thanking the outgoing board of directors and supervisors for their contribution. He says that the new board has many outstanding executives who can lend their expertise in broadcasting, culture, finance and public affairs to bring RTI to new heights.

Inaugural AIB Asia-Pacific Sustainability Awards presented

1 October 2018

First regional awards event recognises key programmes about challenges facing Asia and the Pacific

The inaugural Association for International Broadcasting Asia-Pacific Sustainability Awards have been presented to the winners at a ceremony held in Taipei.

These new awards – sponsored by Radio Taiwan International – recognise the best coverage of sustainability issues in the region on television and radio. This is the first year that the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has organised a regional element of its annual awards for factual productions across television, radio and online. Known as the AIBs, these awards are now in their fourteenth year and are highly regarded in the global broadcasting industry.

The shortlist for the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Awards included programmes from DW TV, Al Jazeera, Red FM, Mediacorp and Radio New Zealand. Each production investigated issues around sustainability in an area that’s home to two-thirds of the world’s population. Climate change, equality, poverty, waste and other issues around sustainability are real and tangible challenges on a daily basis for many of the citizens of the Asia-Pacific region.

“As the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals mark their third anniversary, the AIB wanted to demonstrate the importance of the media in ensuring that facts and events relating to these challenges reach global audiences,” said Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the Association for International Broadcasting. “We were delighted to see a wide range of entries from broadcasters within and outside the region, showing that relevant stories about the Asia-Pacific region and the challenges it faces are receiving the attention they deserve.”

Philippa Tolley, Executive Producer of RNZ’s “Insight” receives her award from John Maguire, Director of International Relations, France Médias Monde, and AIB CEO Simon Spanswick

The winner of the radio award was Radio New Zealand for its programme Insight: Climate Change – Politics and Actions. The judges noted the depth of investigation and incisive story-telling in this episode that focused on the archipelago of Hawaii. It reported on how the islands are reacting to the effects of global warming particularly in light of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

The television award went to Mediacorp’s Channel 5 for an edition of Talking Point – Can We Ban the Bag? The judges were impressed by the way the programme involved Singaporeans in better understanding their voracious appetite for single-use plastic bags. They noted the clever involvement of the public and the way that context was provided to viewers.

Sharon Roobol, Executive Producer, Al Jazeera English, receives the highly commended certificate for “Earthrise: Eco-cremation”

A high commendation went to Al Jazeera English for Earthrise – Eco-cremation. This dealt with the challenge of adjusting custom and practice around the difficult subject of death, examining the fact that 8.5 million Hindu[s] deaths mean more than 50 million trees are being cut down each year to provide wood for funeral pyres. The judges praised the way the programme makers dealt sensitively with the subject.

The awards were presented in Taipei at a gala dinner that also marked the 90th anniversary of AIB Member Radio Taiwan International. AIB Executive Committee deputy chair John Maguire (director of international relations at France Médias Monde) joined AIB CEO Simon Spanswick on stage to present the winners with their awards.

The rest of this year’s AIBs – across 20 categories ranging from daily journalism to children’s factual – will be presented at the annual awards dinner in London on 7 November hosted by Bloomberg Television’s Mark Barton. The sell-out event is attended by journalists, editors, producers and senior executives from media companies throughout the world and marks a high point for programme markers on the international calendar. This year, the event partner is Al Jazeera Media Network, while Celebro Studios and Signiant are sponsors.

AIBs 2018 to reward Asia-Pacific sustainability TV and radio

6 June 2018

New awards for the best coverage of sustainability issues across the Asia-Pacific region make debut in the 14th annual competition

As the issue of sustainability continues to attract the attention of programme-makers, the Association for International Broadcasting has introduced new awards for productions covering the subject in Asia and the Pacific region.

Home to more than two-thirds of our planet’s population, the Asia-Pacific region is at the centre of challenges brought about by humankind’s actions and through the effects of climate change. In its 2018 competition, the AIBs are searching for the most compelling and engaging TV and radio productions that are telling stories around the issues of sustainability from climate change to poverty reduction, and everything in between.

“It’s one of the media industry’s responsibilities to ensure that audiences are aware of the issues around sustainability,” says Simon Spanswick, Chief Executive of the Association for International Broadcasting. “Media companies are in a unique and privileged position to help lead the conversation and ensure that people engage on key issues around sustainability. That’s why we’ll be rewarding the best programmes that cover this vital subject in this immense region.”

The AIBs 2018 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Award is open to all television, radio and independent production companies, wherever they are based in the world; programmes entered must focus on issues within the Asia-Pacific region.

These two new awards – one for radio, the other for television – form part of this year’s AIBs, the 14th annual competition for the world’s best factual productions. All entries must be submitted by 30 June 2018. The two Asia-Pacific Sustainability Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on 28 September, hosted in Taipei by the sponsor of these two awards, Radio Taiwan International. This is the 90th anniversary of Radio Taiwan International which broadcasts to the world in 13 languages.

Full information on the AIBs 2018 and the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Awards is available online at www.theaibs.tv

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