Tatsuhiro Beniko has 25 years of experience in making science and natural history programmes, including news and educational programmes for both TV and radio with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). In the letter, Beniko expressed his sincere appreciation at being given the opportunity to work for ABU members. He mentioned that it is an honour to be able to work with the team on developing and improving broadcasting in Asia Pacific. Beniko said that he is committed to making … [Read more...] about ABU gets new Director of Programming
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ABU Programming Director steps down
As of November 11, 2013, Takeshi Doki will no longer serve as Director, ABU Programming, ABU Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur. The end of his three-year tenure with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union will see Doki return to Tokyo and take up a new position in NHK as Head, Programming Department, NHK World TV. In a letter to ABU liason officers, Doki thanked his colleagues for their support and highlighted ABU's upcoming events such as the World Summit on Media for Children 2014, ABU Radio Song … [Read more...] about ABU Programming Director steps down
NHK radio drama honoured at ABU Prizes
Hanoi - The winners of this year’s Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Prizes were announced in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 28, 2013. There were more than 350 entries (over 150 for TV and over 100 for radio) in 13 categories.NHK's programme A Happy Death, entered in drama category, was selected as a commended entry. The annual ABU Prizes, organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union for radio and television programmes, honours programmes in categories such … [Read more...] about NHK radio drama honoured at ABU Prizes
ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
In September 2013, senior news leaders from the region and around the world will be attending a Global News Forum in Seoul organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Headlined ‘Breaking the News in the Media 3.0 Era’, the forum will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the current challenges faced by broadcasters in the digital and online age and find new ways of attracting and keeping global audiences. … [Read more...] about ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
Six chosen for inaugural 1Asia co-pro scheme
Judges have chosen six submissions to undertake co-productions between Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) members and Japanese programme producers under the new 1Asia banner, a scheme which encourages co-pro and collaboration between Asian broadcasters and producers. The six ABU members are: Metro TV-Indonesia, TV3-Malaysia, TRT-Turkey, PTV-Philippines, MNB-Mongolia and the Forever Group of Myanmar. ABU’s Director of Programming Mr Takeshi Doki says the judges received entries from 13 … [Read more...] about Six chosen for inaugural 1Asia co-pro scheme
Australia gets new communications minister
According to the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Deputy PM Anthony Albanese has been given the communications portfolio in the Ministerial reshuffle announced by returned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He replaces Stephen Conroy, who has been in charge of the country’s key communications agenda such as the national broadband network project, reform of media ownership rules as well as broadcast license fees. Conroy resigned from the Ministry following the recent leadership … [Read more...] about Australia gets new communications minister
