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Digital Radio Mondiale™ (DRM) will take part fully in the International Broadcast Engineering Society of India (BES) event in New Delhi in February.At the BES conference and Exhibition, held again in person this year, after a break of three years, DRM Consortium will highlight its benefits and recent achievements under the theme “DRM Saves Lives and Keeps Radio in Business”. The conference and exhibition, BES EXPO 2023 on Broadcast & Media Technology, will be held at New Delhi  from February 16 to 18 and the Consortium has just announced the titles of some of its key presentations.

The DRM Consortium and some of its key Indian and international members and partners (including Ampegon, CML Microcircuits/Cambridge Consultants, Fraunhofer IIS, Gospell Digital Technologies, Inntot Technologies, RFmondial and Starwaves ) will share various aspects and benefits of the DRM technology.Visitors will be able to experience directly the multi-channel capability of DRM in FM and also some of its key benefits like the delivery of emergency warnings with audio and text in desired language – also available to the visually or hearing impaired.Major innovations in providing superefficient DRM for FM broadcasts will be also introduced, as well as new receiver solution.Some of the key messages of the DRM exhibits will find a full presentation during the BES conference. One new receiver solution unveiled at BES will be the object of the presentation “Breakthrough innovation in Digital Broadcast Radio Receivers” (CML Microcircuits, UK). This will be followed by “DRM Brings Social Benefits – Distance Learning and Emergency Warning Functionality (EWF)” (Fraunhofer IIS, Germany) and “DRM benefits disseminated and appreciated at Grassroots level in India” (Indian expert). […]

The New York Festivals Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes prominent industry leaders, innovators, and driving forces in the broadcast industry whose accomplishments have advanced their field and made a lasting impression on the industry.

The Kalb Report is the longest-running project in National Press Club history with 103 programs over 28 years.

During its nearly three decade run, the series has provided a forum for prominent newsmakers and journalists to discuss the news media’s impact on American democracy. The guest list included Supreme Court Justices, Civil Rights icons, network news anchors, best-selling authors, members of Congress, and influential leaders from across the media landscape.

The Kalb Report was created in 1994 when Kalb was on a one-year sabbatical from Harvard University to return to Washington to teach at George Washington University (GW). Kalb was the last correspondent personally hired by Edward R. Murrow, and his career had taken him around the world as the CBS News Chief Diplomatic Correspondent. Prior to hosting the Kalb Report, Marvin Kalb’s career spanned three decades of award-winning reporting and commentary for CBS and NBC, including a turn as moderator of Meet the Press. He served 25 years as founding director and Senior Fellow of the Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He also is the Edward R. Murrow Professor (Emeritus) at Harvard and a prolific author, having recently completed his 17th book, “Assignment Russia: Becoming a Foreign Correspondent in the Crucible of the Cold War.” (Brookings Institution Press, 2021), 

At GW, Kalb found a perfect partner in former CBS Radio Network General Manager Michael Freedman, who served as executive producer of The Kalb Report series for its entire 28-year run and went on to become president of the National Press Club in 2020.

From the beginning, Kalb said the purpose of the series was to bring top journalists and newsmakers to the National Press Club in Washington, DC, for an hour-long discussion of the state of journalism and politics that would attract students as well as Club members. By the end of the first program, Kalb said he could see that the defining theme for the series was the news media’s impact on American democracy.

“Over nearly three decades, The Kalb Report has followed the sometimes-tortuous course of American journalism as it has endured one of the most radical changes in history,” said Freedman, in summing up the show’s impact. “Time and again, Marvin and his guests have highlighted the essential work of a free and non-partial news media to democracy, and by working with students during the entire run, we hope we have passed that legacy on to the next generation.”

Guests over the years have included U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (together); Walter Cronkite; Diane Sawyer; Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein (together); Ken Burns; Katie Couric; Christiane Amanpour; Civil Rights icons John Lewis, Julian Bond and Andrew Young (together); Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins; Hillary Clinton; Rupert Murdoch; Judy Woodruff; Cokie Roberts; Bob Costas; Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred; and Nobel Prize recipient Elie Wiesel.

The Kalb Report series was most recently honored with a 2018 Gold World Medal in the New York Festivals Radio Awards competition. The series also received Gold World Medals in 2015 and 2012, when it was presented with the overall Grand Award.

For nearly two decades the series has been underwritten by Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, a division of Oklahoma-based Inasmuch Foundation. Maryland Public Television serves as the presenting station for The Kalb Report series, which is distributed nationally by American Public Television.
The Kalb Report public broadcasting series ends this spring as moderator Marvin Kalb and his long-time friend and fellow network news correspondent Ted Koppel look back, around, and ahead at the challenges for both journalism and our democracy in The Kalb Report: Good Night and Good Luck.

In summing up the series, Freedman said, “We strive to have the courage of our convictions in the selection of topics, guests, and questions and we have sought to make a positive difference in the lives of current and aspiring journalists, as well as our national audiences of listeners and viewers. He cited as one example a college student who approached Kalb after a program and said, “I came in thinking I wanted to go into journalism. I left knowing I MUST go into journalism.”

Trophy winning entries will be celebrated at the NYF Storytellers Gala taking place on April 18th at the Centennial NAB Show in Las Vegas. This is the 13th year of New York Festivals strategic partnership with NAB. […]

According to India’s latest Economic Survey, released earlier this week: “Radio continues to be the most affordable and popular medium of mass communication in India and has been a tool that has consistently helped in empowerment and social development of the people of our country. The accessibility, wide coverage, variety of programmes, mobility, and vernacularity have continued to be reasons for its popularity.”The Economic Survey of India is an annual report card released by the finance ministry, detailing the economic performance of the country in the financial year. It is a review of the country’s economic development, which analyses and provides data on various sectors.The Economic Survey 2022-23 pointed out that in this fast-evolving digital era, radio embossed a separate identity for citizens ad the pandemic further strengthened the role of radio waves in the lives of Indian citizens.

It noted that during the pandemic, radio waves not only spread awareness but also functioned as a channel for empowerment as virtual education also took the recourse of the medium.All India Radio now broadcasts in 23 languages, 179 dialects from 479 stations reaching 99.1 per cent of India’s population. Even as Prasar Bharati celebrated its silver jubilee in November last year, it has kept up with the fast-evolving digital times. “Over 240 radio services of All India Radio are live-streamed on NewsOnAir App, Prasar Bharati’s official App. These streams have a large number of listeners not just in India, but globally, in more than 85 countries across the world,” the Survey noted.The private FM radio industry has also flourished in the last few years with the number of private stations going up to 388 in the quarter ending June 2022 from 243 in December 2015.“The rising number of FM radio stations depicts how radio as mass media has satisfactorily delivered on their mandate of public service and stood strong with the people during the time of the pandemic,” the Survey stated.It also spoke of the role played by Community Radio Stations, which serve targeted local and well-defined communities with a strong reach in vernacular languages and various dialects. “With this, we see radio as being significantly important through good and tough times,” the Survey added. […]

As part of its efforts to expand reach across borders and cultures, Philipppines’ ABS-CBN has launched MYX Radio, MORe, and TeleRadyo on Malaysia’s leading digital radio platform, SYOK of Astro Radio.Through SYOK, Astro Radio has been offering Malaysians a multilingual digital lifestyle and entertainment platform with more than 100 online radio stations, music, podcasts and more.MYX Radio is a 24/7 radio streaming featuring fresh music around the world and mainstream hits. It’s a platform to discover new R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance music across the globe through custom curated programs and podcasts.

Filipino music lovers and celebrities will find a home in MORe as it not only airs contemporary middle-of-the-road tunes, but also offers talk shows starring the hottest names in showbiz.TeleRadyo is a Philippine bilingual news channel delivering local and international updates from morning until late night. Count on the mix of young and veteran presenters to perk up the day with good vibes, inform with the latest happenings, and bridge people through public service.“ABS-CBN’s premium content and world-class talents have captured the hearts of Malaysians for years. In fact, the Malaysian adaptation of ‘Tayong Dalawa’ titled ‘Angkara Cinta’ ended its run as the most watched show on Astro Prima Channel at the height of the pandemic,” said Maribel Hernaez, ABS-CBN Global’s managing director for Asia Pacific.“With this partnership with Astro Radio, we hope to reach both Malaysians and Filipinos based in the country through music and news anytime, anywhere,” she added.Kenny Ong, CEO of Astro Radio and Rocketfuel Entertainment, said: “As we continue to widen our reach to more diverse listener groups, we hope all users enjoy their experience on SYOK and the extensive range of music, information and podcasts available locally and abroad.” […]

RØDE has released a headset edition of the award-winning NTH-100 headphones, the NTH-100M.The NTH-100M offers the same premium features as the NTH-100, with the addition of a broadcast-grade headset microphone, making it ideal for media and broadcast, podcasting, streaming and gaming, conference calls and other business applications.The microphone is also available as a standalone accessory, the NTH-Mic, allowing existing NTH-100 users to transform their headphones into a professional headset.

KEY FEATURES OF THE NTH-100M:
Custom-matched drivers that deliver an incredibly accurate frequency response and low distortion – ideal for both critical and everyday listening
Precision-engineered acoustic construction optimised for exceptional detail and clarity
Broadcast-grade condenser microphone for highly detailed voice reproduction
Alcantara® earcup and headband cushions for superior comfort
Unique ergonomic earcups with memory foam cushions for excellent noise isolation and revolutionary CoolTech™ gel for reducing fatigue
Fully adjustable headband with FitLok™ locking system for a tailored feel
Rugged, hard-wearing construction and modular design for unmatched durability
Designed and made using high-grade components in RØDE’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sydney, Australia
Covered by a lifetime warranty
CEO Damien Wilson says, “The NTH-100 headphones have been hugely successful since their release back in March. “We spent years meticulously designing these headphones to deliver the best listening experience possible, and they were an instant hit with everyone from audio professionals to home musicians and content creators, particularly for their highly accurate sound signature and ultra-comfortable design.  It was incredibly gratifying to see our hard work pay off and now it is with great pleasure that we can deliver everything the NTH-100s have to offer in a professional headset.” […]

Registration is open for the next ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium, which will be organised as an in-person event from the 6-9 March 2023 at Kuala Lumpur.With the theme “BACK IN BUSINESS” the DBS2023 will address challenges, find solutions and share experiences related to digital transition, technology implementation, creative content ideas, and enhancing user experiences.The in-person event will comprise of multiple conference sessions, workshops and masterclasses presented by industry leading experts.

Key topics of discussion include:
Remote Production Technologies
Cybersecurity and Media
Media Workflows and Cloud Applications
Artificial Intelligence and Data Applications in Media
5G and Advances in Media Delivery
The event attracts close to 1,500 participants annually, representing over 350 organisations across the region and beyond.Registration is free and can be done here. […]