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World Broadcasting Unions - WBU The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) is the coordinating body for broadcasting unions who represent broadcaster networks across the globe.

The WBU, with support from the EBU and UN, is hosting a one-hour webinar on 3 May, 2023 at 3:00pm CET to endorse World P...
04/20/2023

The WBU, with support from the EBU and UN, is hosting a one-hour webinar on 3 May, 2023 at 3:00pm CET to endorse World Press Freedom Day (WPFD).

Join us to learn about concrete examples from different regions of the world. We will discuss how journalists research their stories, the resources they need, the challenges they face, and how they often cooperate internationally.

Moderator:
- Diana Swain, Managing Editor – Investigative Journalism/Programs, CBC NEWS

Panel:
- Nanette Brown, Deputy Director, Campaigns and Country Operations Division, Department of Global Communications, UN

- Ravish Kumar, former Managing Editor, New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) (TBC)

- Belen Lopez Garrido, News Editor, EBU

- Gisele Salome Nnemi Nga, Chief Editor, UAR Ager content exchange center

Registration: https://ebu-ch.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YIwuXZicRF2I-yH8gEF4WQ

For more information, contact:

Nicola Frank, EBU – [email protected]

Jenn Hadfield, NABA – [email protected]

The Hybrid-Metadata Working Group under the NABA Radio Committee (RC) produced the NABA Insights on Hybrid Radio and Met...
04/17/2023

The Hybrid-Metadata Working Group under the NABA Radio Committee (RC) produced the NABA Insights on Hybrid Radio and Metadata for Broadcasters document to help improve radio broadcaster’s awareness of hybrid radio technology and understanding of the importance of metadata usage.

The document was released during the at the "Broadcasters and Hybrid Radio – It’s All About the Metadata" session at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 16th, 2023.

Read the full document and press release here: https://nabanet.com/naba-insights-on-hybrid-radio-and-metadata-for-broadcasters-document/

UPCOMING: WBU IMCG Forum - May 22-23, 2023 hosted by Intelsat in McLean, VA. Forums are open to all WBU and NABA members...
04/11/2023

UPCOMING: WBU IMCG Forum - May 22-23, 2023 hosted by Intelsat in McLean, VA.

Forums are open to all WBU and NABA members. To register, contact the Secretariat.

Don't miss the NABA Broadcasters and Hybrid Radio Panel at the NAB Show on Sun April 16 @ 10AM PT, Room W216-218.A new r...
03/15/2023

Don't miss the NABA Broadcasters and Hybrid Radio Panel at the NAB Show on Sun April 16 @ 10AM PT, Room W216-218.

A new report from NABA will be introduced, containing valuable information on hybrid radio, metadata, and service providers.

More details: https://tinyurl.com/NABAPanel

Employee training on how to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats is critical to the on-going health of the enterpri...
01/26/2023

Employee training on how to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats is critical to the on-going health of the enterprise. North American Broadcasters Association - NABA's Cybersecurity Sub-Committee has published Recommendations on Cybersecurity Training and Awareness.

Read the paper here:

Author Ashley Posted on Jan 26, 2023Employee training on how to detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats is critical to the on-going health of the enterprise.Comprehensive security training and awareness should be undertaken in the enterprise on a reoccurring basis and should include such items lik...

WBU-IMCG Webinar: An Evolving Space - Where are We Going with Satellite TechnologyMonday, January 23 at 9:00 ET / 14:00 ...
01/17/2023

WBU-IMCG Webinar: An Evolving Space - Where are We Going with Satellite Technology

Monday, January 23 at 9:00 ET / 14:00 UTC

Open to all WBU and NABA members. Contact the WBU Secretariat to register.

12/20/2022
WE'RE HIRING!North American Broadcasters Association - NABA is looking for a Director-General to provide strategic leade...
10/19/2022

WE'RE HIRING!

North American Broadcasters Association - NABA is looking for a Director-General to provide strategic leadership in advancing NABA’s mission in support of the industry’s leading organizations during this exciting and unprecedented period in the evolution of broadcasting. The DG shall lead, promote, guide, conduct and coordinate all activities of the Association, and working closely with NABA’s Board of Directors, develop and implement its Strategic Plan.

The Director-General is also Head of the WBU Secretariat, providing a direct liaison between WBU Secretaries/Directors-General, WBU Committees and member Unions’ representatives.

Full posting and additional details: http://nabanet.com/about-us/career-opportunities/

Candidates can apply by email to Searchlight Partners ([email protected]) with a cover letter and résumé no later than November, 30th, 2022.

The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) continues to closely monitor the Sri Lankan government’s response to attacks on jour...
09/20/2022

The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) continues to closely monitor the Sri Lankan government’s response to attacks on journalists and attempts to intimidate media organizations.

Read the full statement here: https://worldbroadcastingunions.org/wbu-monitors-treatment-of-media-in-sri-lanka/

The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) continues to closely monitor the Sri Lankan government’s response to attacks on journalists and attempts to intimidate media organizations. The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has formally acknowledged an unjustified assault on media personnel by police and...

Long-time broadcast veteran Richard Friedel was awarded the North American Broadcasters Association - NABA International...
07/22/2022

Long-time broadcast veteran Richard Friedel was awarded the North American Broadcasters Association - NABA International Achievement Award at the NABA Virtual Annual General Meeting on July 20th, 2022. Richard retired from Fox Television Stations as EVP, Corporate Engineering and as NABA’s President this past January, but remains a close colleague and source of valuable advice for our industry.

Congratulations, Richard!

Press Release: https://nabanet.com/richard-friedel-receives-the-2022-naba-international-achievement-award/

The WBU is profoundly shocked, saddened and extremely concerned about the assassination of Al Jazeera TV Correspondent S...
05/25/2022

The WBU is profoundly shocked, saddened and extremely concerned about the assassination of Al Jazeera TV Correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh. Her colleague Ali Al-Samoudi was shot and wounded and is now in stable condition in hospital.

Abu Akleh and Al-Samoudi were clearly identified as PRESS and were standing with other journalists covering Israeli army raids in Jenin, in the northern West Bank, when shooting broke out.

Read the full statement here: https://worldbroadcastingunions.org/wbu-statement-on-the-assassination-of-al-jazeera-journalist-shireen-abu-akleh/

The North American Broadcasters Association - NABA Cybersecurity Sub-Committee, in collaboration with the EBU Media Cybe...
05/19/2022

The North American Broadcasters Association - NABA Cybersecurity Sub-Committee, in collaboration with the EBU Media Cybersecurity Committee, updated the WBU Cybersecurity Recommendations for Media Vendors’ System, Software and Services document, which was originally published in 2018.

These recommendations can be used as an attachment to any equipment or service RFP, RFI, or RFP to help potential buyers ascertain the cyber maturity of the product and supplier.

Our thanks to NABA members Grass Valley, Imagine Communications and Ross Video for leading part of NABA’s negotiating team and in working with Lucille Verbaere and her Cybersecurity team at the EBU on the changes.

Read the full Recommendations here: https://worldbroadcastingunions.org/updated-wbu-cybersecurity-recommendations-for-media-vendors-system-software-and-services/

We are pleased to be back in person for our next World Broadcasting Union (WBU) International Media Connectivity Forum (...
05/05/2022

We are pleased to be back in person for our next World Broadcasting Union (WBU) International Media Connectivity Forum (IMCG) at Media City Bergen! Open to all WBU and NABA Members, contact the Secretariat for more information and registration.

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