media
2008-06-17
Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award for Television 2008
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Entries must have been broadcast between June 2007 and May 2008, and must be received by 30 June 2008.
The ABU, CASBAA and UNICEF are now calling on Asia-Pacific broadcasters and producers for entries for the ABU CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Award 2008.
The Award is made each year to the best television programming on children’s rights produced in the Asia-Pacific region. It recognizes the efforts of broadcasters in pursuing both the production of top quality children’s programming and better news coverage of children’s issues. There is only one category and one winner.
Programmes both for children and about children are eligible and can cover any child rights’ issue. Entries can include documentaries that detail the plight of children, dramas that help break down stereotypes and discrimination, or animation that teaches and entertains. Entries must have been broadcast between June 2007 and May 2008, and must be received by 30 June 2008. The Award will be presented at the 45th ABU General Assembly & Associated Meeting in Bali on 24 November 2008. The winner will be flown to Bali for the ceremony.
The ABU CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Award has proved to be a tremendous success since its inception in 2001, last year attracting more than 60 entries from more than10 countries.
Eligible Countries (47 countries):
Afghanistan, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, DPR Korea, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, , Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Lao PDR, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, ,Marshal Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea , Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Timor Leste, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam
Please visit the Call for Entries page to download a copy of the entry form.
Further information on the Award, previous year’s winners and Rules and Regulations are also available here.
The Award is made each year to the best television programming on children’s rights produced in the Asia-Pacific region. It recognizes the efforts of broadcasters in pursuing both the production of top quality children’s programming and better news coverage of children’s issues. There is only one category and one winner.
Programmes both for children and about children are eligible and can cover any child rights’ issue. Entries can include documentaries that detail the plight of children, dramas that help break down stereotypes and discrimination, or animation that teaches and entertains. Entries must have been broadcast between June 2007 and May 2008, and must be received by 30 June 2008. The Award will be presented at the 45th ABU General Assembly & Associated Meeting in Bali on 24 November 2008. The winner will be flown to Bali for the ceremony.
The ABU CASBAA UNICEF Child Rights Award has proved to be a tremendous success since its inception in 2001, last year attracting more than 60 entries from more than10 countries.
Eligible Countries (47 countries):
Afghanistan, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, DPR Korea, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, , Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Korea, Lao PDR, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, ,Marshal Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea , Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Timor Leste, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam
Please visit the Call for Entries page to download a copy of the entry form.
Further information on the Award, previous year’s winners and Rules and Regulations are also available here.
2007-12-19
True Spin Conference
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A National Conference on Media Relations for Progressives with Alan Jenkins and some of America’s best progressive PR practitioners Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
The True Spin Conference is a national conference on media relations for progressives, bringing together progressive advocacy groups around the country to exchange ideas and learn new and creative PR tactics.
The two days of panels, workshops, and networking will be Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
Keynote Speakers:
* Lori Dorfman, Berkeley Media Studies Group
* Alan Jenkins, The Opportunity Agenda
* David Sirota, Author, Hostile Takeover
* Medea Benjamin, Code Pink
* Andy Bichlbaum, Yes Men!
* Kathy Bonk and Emily Tynes, Authors, Strategic Communications for Nonprofits
* Beach Codevilla, Spitfire Strategies
* Martin Kearns, Green Media Toolshed
* Robert Perez, Fenton Communications
* Rashad Robinson, GLAAD
* Heath Wickline, SPIN Project
Read more about these folks and other faculty, Look at the last 2006 True Spin Conference.
Register for the 2008 conference. ($475 per person)
The two days of panels, workshops, and networking will be Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
Keynote Speakers:
* Lori Dorfman, Berkeley Media Studies Group
* Alan Jenkins, The Opportunity Agenda
* David Sirota, Author, Hostile Takeover
* Medea Benjamin, Code Pink
* Andy Bichlbaum, Yes Men!
* Kathy Bonk and Emily Tynes, Authors, Strategic Communications for Nonprofits
* Beach Codevilla, Spitfire Strategies
* Martin Kearns, Green Media Toolshed
* Robert Perez, Fenton Communications
* Rashad Robinson, GLAAD
* Heath Wickline, SPIN Project
Read more about these folks and other faculty, Look at the last 2006 True Spin Conference.
Register for the 2008 conference. ($475 per person)
2007-06-18
GlobalGiving
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Vote Today!
Cast your vote for the video that makes you feel the most connected to an incredible grassroots development project. GlobalGiving gathered raw footage (photos and video) from more than twenty high-impact projects around the world.
Film makers used this footage to create compelling and interesting videos that tell the stories of these projects and the people who are helped by the work they do. Each video tells the story of a GlobalGiving project and will help to connect these amazing projects with the support they need.
Your vote will determine which videos do the best job of telling the project’s story. Check out all of the finalists’ videos and decide for yourself. Even better, get all of your friends and family to vote too! The more people who get to know these projects, the more positive change we can create around the world.
Three prizes for videos with most votes: scholarship for students or gift to project
- 1st prize US $1,000
- 2nd prize $500
- 3rd prize $300
Your vote will make a difference.
Vote today!
Film makers used this footage to create compelling and interesting videos that tell the stories of these projects and the people who are helped by the work they do. Each video tells the story of a GlobalGiving project and will help to connect these amazing projects with the support they need.
Your vote will determine which videos do the best job of telling the project’s story. Check out all of the finalists’ videos and decide for yourself. Even better, get all of your friends and family to vote too! The more people who get to know these projects, the more positive change we can create around the world.
Three prizes for videos with most votes: scholarship for students or gift to project
- 1st prize US $1,000
- 2nd prize $500
- 3rd prize $300
Your vote will make a difference.
Vote today!
2007-02-04
5th World Summit on Media for Children
Media for Children – A Tool for Global Peace
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
March 24 – 28, 2007
Policy on Children’s Media will be discussed
Roy Disney will be a keynote speaker
Ambassador Moushira Khattab from Egypt will lead a delegation to 5WSMC
Costs:
5 days package all inclusive
R2,500.00 for South African delegates
US$ 500.00 for international delegates
Daily Rates
R600.00 per day, per delegate
US$ 150 per day, per delegate
REGISTRATION - Limited spaces available! Everyone has to register. This includes guests, speakers, facilitators, presenters, child delegates, chaperones, delegates and exhibitors. Register online now here.
