The ABU TV Market Forum, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), saw more than 100 broadcasters and content specialists representing 40 countries come together in Kuala Lumpur last week to set out a blueprint for a Pan-Asia Pacific content market. Called the ABU TV Program Market, the event is set to take place from 2014. ABU Secretary-General Javad Mottaghi said he was pleased with the level of engagement and support from all the stakeholders for a regional market and that the … [Read more...] about ABU to create a Pan-Asia Pacific content market
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ABU brings Olympics to North Korea
Seoul, South Korea – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has licenced the broadcast rights for the Olympic Games to KRT, the national broadcaster of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The ABU delegation comprising of President Kim In-Kyu, Secretary General Javad Mottaghi, and Director of Sports John Barton signed the deal last week in Pyongyang with broadcasters and officials associated with the DPRK. Dr. Kim In-Kyu said that the union has also provided other key … [Read more...] about ABU brings Olympics to North Korea
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has been inducted by the ITU-T as a sector member. ITU-T is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union and focuses on development of telecommunication standards (telephony, mobile, IPTV, etc). ITU-T is also active in other areas such as ICTs, broadband connectivity and audio visual media accessibility. ABU is already an active member of the Radiocommunication and Development sectors of the ITU. The Union is also now a member of … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
NHK Research Organisation to be honoured by IBC
London – IBC has announced that this year’s International Honour for Excellence will be presented to NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories (STRL). The award will be presented to NHK STRL during the Awards Ceremony on 9 September. NHK’s Science and Technology Research Laboratories has been at the forefront of research in broadcasting technology, working on both practical solutions to current issues and visionary future technologies which transform the way … [Read more...] about NHK Research Organisation to be honoured by IBC
Launch of ABU Early Warning Broadcasting Systems
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) announced a new partnership on Early Warning Broadcasting Systems (EWBS) with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The ABU Early Warning Broadcast Media Initiative will identify the technical and programming needs in advancing early warning systems. The plan will focus on the accuracy and timely delivery on the technical level, and on the dissemination of messages through productions of television and … [Read more...] about Launch of ABU Early Warning Broadcasting Systems
ABU deal for IAAF expands to Indian sub-continent
The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) announced that for the 2009 IAAF World Championships, agreements have been concluded that cover 212 territories - a record for the event. The IAAF reports that the figures have been achieved due to an agreement in the last region to remain unsold, namely the Indian Sub-Continent. The Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) has agreed to extend its current deal in order to include this region. The ABU will now provide coverage of the event in … [Read more...] about ABU deal for IAAF expands to Indian sub-continent
