WorldView
Your WorldViewBroadcasting unions from around the world have issued a joint statement calling for the preservation of spectrum allocated to TV. Continue reading
World Broadcasting groups unite to protect TV spectrum
Tagged CBU, DTT, EBU, mobile web, spectrum, terrestrial TV, WBU, WRC-15
The CBA is becoming a truly global media network
We will soon relaunch as the Public Media Alliance. The new name reflects our broader global focus, enabling Public Service Broadcasters from beyond the Commonwealth to join as members with full voting rights. The word “media” also replaces “broadcasting” to reflect the multiplatform, multimedia reality of PSB in the digital age.
CBA Secretary-General awarded honorary degree
We congratulate Sally-Ann Wilson, our Secretary-General, who has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Bedfordshire for outstanding services to broadcasting. Continue reading
Broadcaster bursars bring back new ideas from their trips
This year we helped eight employees from our member broadcasters to exchange ideas and skills in other countries, as part of our travel bursary programme. Continue reading
Tagged travel bursary 2014
Australia, UK’s PSBs receive cuts to international and news
Key services at two Public Service Broadcasters are to undergo budget cuts, resulting in the loss of dozens of posts. This week’s announcements follow a string of budget reductions for both broadcasters this year, with more on the horizon. Continue reading
What’s your world view?
In a globalised world the CBA regards international coverage as a pillar of public broadcasting. We created the WorldView project to seed-fund international documentaries that provide real context to the news. Its sister project, Your WorldView is a platform for sharing and funding short films on global themes. Both projects give our members access to high-quality content, find out how… Continue reading
CBA member broadcasters on air for Commonwealth Voices
A pop-up internet radio station, Commonwealth Voices, has launched today in Glasgow, a week before the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Continue reading
New Zealand’s PSB seeks heads for radio, digital and content
Public service broadcaster Radio New Zealand is searching for candidates for three new leadership roles as it accelerates its push into digital media. Continue reading
Tagged Asia-Pacific, New Zealand, Paul Thompson, Radio NZ, RNZ
Canada’s public broadcaster unveils plan to ‘reimagine’ PSB
CBC/Radio-Canada has released an ambitious strategy for transforming the public broadcaster into a leaner, more agile, digital-first operation, in the face of media convergence and successive waves of budget cuts. Continue reading
BBC launches big boost to music programming
The BBC has unveiled an ambitious strategy for music, said to be its biggest commitment to music by the broadcaster in 30 years. The CBA conference last month was a prologue to issues and innovation in Public Service Broadcasting and music. Continue reading
Tagged arts programming, BBC, Glasgow, music, strategy