This webinar provides a foundational understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, including their evolution, key frameworks, and the growing need for adoption within the broadcasting industry. As ESG continues to shape the future of media, broadcasters are increasingly required to move beyond compliance and consider ESG as a strategic driver of long-term value, […]
The digital era has reshaped journalism, transforming how news is created, distributed, and consumed in an increasingly social and platform-centered media environment. As audience behavior evolves, journalists are adapting to new storytelling formats, audience engagement practices, and platform-driven dynamics while balancing speed, reach, and credibility in today’s digital news ecosystem. Join ABU Media Academy, in […]
The digital news era is transforming journalism, reshaping how news is produced, distributed, and consumed as digital tools, social media, and artificial intelligence become central to newsroom operations. This session explores how these changes are influencing newsroom practices, new news formats, and editorial workflows, while examining the challenges journalists face in balancing speed, accuracy, trust, […]
Step into the dynamic world of television entertainment! This session examines how TV series function as strategic assets in today’s TV ecosystem — driving audience loyalty, programming decisions, and long-term channel value. Drawing on practical experience in content acquisition, programming, and international distribution, it highlights how serial storytelling helps broadcasters strengthen retention, optimise schedules, and […]
In an age where content is king, distribution is the crown. But how do we, as broadcasters in the diverse Asia-Pacific region, ensure our stories travel beyond our immediate borders? How do we reach the diaspora in other foreign lands, the viewers in the remote islands, or the audiences beyond the reach of terrestrial towers? […]
We are pleased to announce that the next ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium (DBS) will be held as an in-person event from 30 March to 2 April 2026 at Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. With the theme “The Rising Synthetic Era”, DBS 2026 marks a pivotal moment as the broadcasting and media world enters a […]
In the broadcasting and media industry, vendor relationships are more complex—and more critical—than ever. From content licensing and satellite services to production vendors, technology platforms, and rights negotiations, the stakes are high and the margins are tight. This exclusive webinar for ABU members explores the structural and strategic reasons vendors often gain the upper hand—and […]
The China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN), organised by the Academy of Broadcasting Science, National Radio and Television Administration (PRC), continues to strengthen its long-standing collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Be part of the dialogue as this year’s workshop tackles a defining question for the industry: How do we evolve in the era of AI? Join us […]
ABU Children's Drama Co-Production is an annual co-production initiative developed in co-operation with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).Now in its 22nd year, this co-production allows the participating organizations through its producers/ directors that participated in this co-production to produce children's stories that are attractive to even those who live […]
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, newsrooms are under constant pressure to produce and distribute content across multiple platforms. While this speed enables wider reach, it also increases the risk of copyright infringement, often unintentional, yet potentially costly. Understanding the fundamentals of copyright is no longer optional; it is essential for every media professional. The Media […]
Join ABU Sports in Chengdu, China for the Sports Media Conference, 14 – 16 May, 2026! The ABU Sports Media Conference is a premier event that brings together ABU members, sports media professionals, and industry leaders to exchange on multi-market review, establish cooperations & collaborations, and explore the future trend of sports broadcasting. Over three […]
The theme for the ABU CARE 13: “Voices of Resilience: Stories of Community Renewal”CARE (Change Asia Rescue the Earth), the annual co-production initiative developed in cooperation with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), launched its first series in 2010 under the theme of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). […]