The AIBs 2014,supported by Eutelsat, have now been launched with July 23 as the deadline for entries. These are our 10th annual awards which showcase the best in factual broadcasting from throughout the world and in any language. The press release announcing the awards is reproduced below:
LONDON 15 MAY 2014 – The AIBs 2014, the global factual broadcasting awards run by the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB), have been launched. Broadcasters and content producers from all over the world are invited to submit the best of TV, radio and online factual reporting and investigation programmes by 23 July. Entries can be in any language and can cover topics from live journalism to sport, children’s factual to current affairs, investigative reporting to science.
The AIBs were established to reward programme makers in factual genres who produce inspiring content that stimulates audiences either at home or abroad. They attract outstanding content, with programmes entered by broadcasters, independent producers and journalists from countries on every continent. The awards are independent of commercial interest and judged by a panel of independent highly respected media professionals.
“In the past nine years we have attracted entries in dozens of languages and it has been great to reward work in Nepalese, Arabic, Swedish, French, Filipino, Spanish, Russian and many others.” says Simon Spanswick, CEO of the AIB. “We’ve been amazed by the diversity of stories that have been expertly covered by broadcasters and independent producers on every continent. The range of material that we’ve seen – from India to Sweden, the Philippines to Australia, Chile to the USA – has been extraordinary, often powerful, always compelling. It has also brought innovative programme makers to the attention of major broadcasters and we are proud of our role in helping develop the careers of many talented people.”
The increasing importance and quality of online broadcasting is recognised this year by a new award for the best online factual production. Outstanding on-air talent will also be rewarded in separate categories for TV and radio.
Entries must be submitted to the AIB by Friday 23 July 2014. The “AIBs 2014 Entry Booklet”, containing full details of all the awards as well as how to enter, is available to view and download here.
The gala awards ceremony will this year be held in London on Wednesday 5th November 2014 where the winners will be announced in front of guests representing the media industry from around the world.
This year’s awards are sponsored by Eutelsat.
The full list of categories in the 2014 AIBs is:
TELEVISION
Live journalism
International current affairs documentary
Domestic current affairs documentary
Investigative documentary
Children’s factual programme/series
Science programme or scientific coverage
Live sports coverage
Short documentary or report
RADIO
Live journalism
Current affairs documentary
Investigative documentary
Creative feature
ONLINE
Factual online production (NEW IN 2014)
ON-AIR TALENT
International TV personality
International radio personality
About Eutelsat
Eutelsat is one of the world’s leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites. The company provides capacity on 36 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV operators, video, data and internet service providers, enterprises and government agencies. Eutelsat’s satellites provide ubiquitous coverage of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, enabling video, data, broadband and government communications to be established irrespective of a user’s location. Go to www.eutelsat.com for more details
About the AIB
Established in 1993, the AIB is the international industry association and global knowledge network for the international broadcasting industry – cross-media, cross-border, cross-cultural. With a reach of over 25,000 communicators and media professionals, AIB is a unique centre of information about international broadcasting, covering TV, radio, online and mobile. AIB researches regular market intelligence briefings for its members and provides client-specific consultancy and project support. Members receive an extensive package of services throughout the year. AIB publishes the comprehensive Global Broadcasting Sourcebook and the international media magazine, The Channel. AIB hosts the annual AIB International Media Excellence Awards – the “AIBs”. For more information, visit www.aib.org.uk and theaibs.tv or call +44 (0) 20 7993 2557
Media Contact
For further information please contact
Roger Stone, AIB
roger.stone@aib.org.uk