AIB celebrates World Radio Day 2016

Radio, the oldest electronic mass medium, is in good health and well positioned for the future. That's the message from the Association for International Broadcasting as World Radio Day 2016 is marked internationally.

"Radio generates revenues of well over US$25m every year," comments Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). "Radio is a major a generator of economic growth and employment – both in front of and behind the microphone. Every day, it touches the lives of billions of people, providing news, information, entertainment and education. At the AIB we're delighted to join with our Members to celebrate the continued relevance and importance of radio on 13 February, the day designated by UNESCO as World Radio Day."

The AIB is publishing a special souvenir book to demonstrate the value of radio internationally. 'The Business of Radio' provides insight into the radio industry and profiles Members of the AIB who operate radio networks and the service providers that keep radio on the air around the world.

'The Business of Radio' is being sent to opinion-leaders including parliamentarians and media regulators around the world to remind them of the key role that radio continues to play, even in the digital age of mobile apps and social media.

"The strength of radio is its ability to connect people in a way that other media cannot," continues Spanswick. "At the AIB, we are delighted to see that our radio Members are reacting positively to the changes in media consumption habits. For example, they make sure that their programmes are available via multiple platforms, increasing their reach as they do. The AIB is pleased to be accompanying them on their journey into radio's bright future." or as a downloadable PDF at

'The Business of Radio' includes articles contributed by a number of the AIB's Members, including the BBC, Broadcasting Board of Governors, RNW Media, Radio Taiwan International and DW. It is available in digital page-turning format at http://goo.gl/MClhld or as a downloadable PDF here :

http://aib.org.uk/Resources/Radio/Business_of_Radio_050216.pdf

Simon Spanswick

Chief Executive

Association for International Broadcasting

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AIB appoints Amitabh Srivastava as regional head in South Asia

The Association for International Broadcasting has today announced that it has appointed Amitabh Srivastava as its regional head in South Asia. This appointment is the first of a series of expansions of AIB's work in a number of regions of the world.

More at :
http://www.aib.org.uk/aib-appoints-amitabh-srivastava-as-regional-head-in-south-asia/

2009 AIBs - International Media Excellence Awards closing date extended

About the AIB

The AIB is an international networking organisation of over 25,000 communicators and media professionals. Established in 1993, the AIB's focus is on organisations sharing information across borders, with all its cultural and technical implications.www.aib.org.uk Following many requests from broadcasters throughout the world, AIB has extended the closing date for the 2009 AIBs - the International Media Excellence Awards. We've receiving entries from all over the world - Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, the UAE and Europe, for example - but many broadcasters and production companies have called us and asked for more time to submit their entries.We have responded and extended the closing date to 31 July - three weeks later than our original date.

Download the entry booklet here :

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?AssociationforIntern/62f3b632b4/718e2b7419/04488736cf

If you're unfamiliar with the AIBs, here's a little more information. Now in their fifth year, the AIBs reward success in international television, radio, mobile and online. They also highlight excellence in production technology and in marketing - two vitally important components in the international media industry.One reason for the continued growth and success of the AIBs is that they complement other awards that have a national focus. Entering the AIBs puts your work in front of a global audience of peers in the media industry.The AIBs are unique as they have been designed by and for the international media industry, offering independent peer recognition of achievements and success. Since their launch in 2005, the AIBs have become a high-point in the international media calendar.To reflect the international nature of the Awards, the AIB recruits an independent panel of judges from media houses worldwide - this year we have judges from every continent.

Celebrating success in different genres

Categories for the AIBs include clearest coverage of a single news event; best current affairs documentary; best creative feature; most creative marketing strategy; and best mobile or cross-media production. The best on-air talent is also recognised with our personality of the year - one for radio and one for TV. Our most innovative technology award rewards the most innovative technological solutions provided in production or distribution. We actively encourage programme makers who produce material in languages other than English to enter and have their work recognised. The Award entrants will come together in London on 4 November for a gala evening that will celebrate their work in the amazing surroundings of LSO St Luke's - a venue that regularly hosts major artists such as Sting, Bruce Springsteen and Elton John, recording HD sessions for the BBC.

Download full details of the 2009 AIB Media Excellence Awards at www.aib.org.uk.

Good luck and I look forward to seeing your entries - remember the new closing date: Friday 31 July 2009!
Yours sincerely

Simon Spanswick

Chief Executive