Friday, September 02, 2011

Public broadcasters to strategise at PBI 2011

Top public broadcasters from all over the world will meet in Singapore for the Public Broadcasters International (PBI) 2011 conference from 26 to 29 October 2011.

The conference will see delegates discussing issues of funding, strategies to navigate the digital age, the impact of new media, the digital switchover and the role of public broadcasters in handling natural disasters.
Hosted by MediaCorp, Singapore's leading media company, this year's meeting will also mark the conference's 20th anniversary. 

PBI was set up in 1990 as an assembly of broadcasters to collectively share experiences, solutions and best practices in the wake of the challenges faced by the industry.

"We strongly believe the conference will provide an excellent opportunity for all to gain insight into our future together as public broadcasters," said Chang Long Jong, Deputy CEO of MediaCorp.

Paula A. Kerger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Public Broadcast Service (USA) will be delivering the keynote speech at the conference. Speakers include Christine Wilson, Executive Director of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, José Marquitos, Vice-President of Rádio e Televisão de Portugal and representatives from British Broadcasting Corporation, France Télévisions and Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).

For details on PBI 2011, log on to www.publicbroadcastersinternational.org

(Source : Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)

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