There is now less than two months to go before the first ever gathering of indigenous television leaders from throughout the world – so do not delay and secure your spot today! The World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference – WITBC ’08 – will be hosted by Māori Television at Auckland’s premier conference venue, The Edge, from March 26-28 and is a must for leaders, producers and planners involved in indigenous and public television. Click here to register online.
Māori Television will celebrate four years on air in March 2008 with the launch of a second channel that will broadcast in the Māori language only. Once a political football, the channel has achieved the kind of start that has earned it increasing public support. Chief executive Jim Mather will provide the conference with an insight into the strategies and critical success factors behind Māori Television’s success to date, and his aspirations for its future.
Irish indigenous broadcaster TG4 began life 10 years ago under the guardianship of the country’s public broadcaster RTE. Hail January 2007, the date that marked the start of TG4’s life as an independent broadcaster responsible for its own destiny. But what does independence hold for TG4 and what strategy is it pursuing to ensure it thrives as an independent operation? Chief executive Pól Ó Gallchóir is a featured guest speaker at WITBC ’08.
Māori Television has launched a Lifetime Achievement Award for Indigenous Television Broadcasting, Te Rerenga Tahi. The award – to be presented at the gala dinner of WITBC ’08 – seeks to recognise the work of a person or persons who have made an outstanding contribution to indigenous television broadcasting in New Zealand. Click here to download the Award Submission Form.
All media must have approved accreditation to attend WITBC ’08. An original letter of authorisation from the applicant’s editor or producer on the organisation’s letterhead must be submitted with the application. Requests must be received by Friday March 14 2008. Click here to download the Media Accreditation Form.