OASYS sponsors “Most Innovative Technology” category at 2011 AIBs

April 15, 2011 - PRLog -- London, UK  – The Association for International Broadcasting is delighted to announce OASYS as the first sponsor for its seventh international media excellence awards.
OASYS has been delivering software-based automated playout solutions for two decades delivering reliable on-air operation and providing productivity gains by allowing quick and easy creation, management and assembly of content for playout.

OASYS has chosen to sponsor the “Most Innovative Technology” category at the AIBs.  The demands of new platforms and cross-media publishing mean that new technological solutions need to be employed in broadcasting centres that allow producers and journalists to craft programmes for multiple outlets. At the same time, the production process needs to be as simple as possible.  This award therefore will recognise the company that has developed the most appropriate, useful and transferable technological solution for the international broadcasting industry, in production, scheduling, distribution or in content repurposing.

Describing the decision to sponsor the awards, OASYS CEO Mark Errington commented “OASYS is honoured to work with the AIB in promoting excellence and innovation in the media industry.  It is always nice to celebrate success and the winners of the annual AIB International Excellence Awards should feel justly proud that they have been acknowledged for their hard work, dedication and creativity, by both their peers and experts.  We look forward to seeing a record level of entries in 2011 and very much look forward to meeting all the entrants in London in November.”

Simon Spanswick, CEO of the AIB, commented “We are delighted to welcome a company of OASYS’ reputation and background in the broadcasting industry as a sponsor for the awards, and especially for the “Most Innovative Technology” category given their standing in this area.  Further sponsors will be announced in the near future.”

Full information about the 2011 AIBs and how to enter is available online at theaibs.tv and www.aib.org.uk.  For more details of OASYS and its “Channelled Information” please visit http://www.on-air-systems.com

Notes for editors

About the AIBs

The AIBs categories are:
•   Clearest coverage of a single news event – TV and  radio
•   Best current affairs documentary – TV and radio
•   Best investigative documentary – TV
•   Best children’s factual programme/series –  TV
•   Best science programme – TV
•   Best business programme – TV
•   Best live sports coverage – TV
•   Best creative feature – radio
•   Best cross-media production
•   Most creative marketing strategy
•   Most innovative technology
•   International personality of the year – TV and radio
•   People’s Choice – Best Coverage of Democracy Uprisings

The closing date for entries to the 2011 AIBs is Friday 1 July 2011.  An independent panel of highly respected media professionals from Africa, America, Asia, Australasia, Europe and the Middle East will judge the shortlisted entries in each category, apart from the People’s Choice for which votes from online viewers throughout the world will determine the winner. The Awards will then be presented in London on 9 November at a gala evening attended by presenters, editors, journalists, marketers, technologists and executives from media companies all over the world.

Full information about the 2011 AIBs and how to enter is available online at theaibs.tv and www.aib.org.uk


About the AIB

Established in 1993, the AIB is the international industry association and global knowledge network for the international broadcasting industry – cross-media, cross-border, cross-cultural. With a reach of over 25,000 communicators and media professionals, AIB is a unique centre of information about international broadcasting, covering TV, radio, online and mobile. AIB researches regular market intelligence briefings for its members and provides client-specific consultancy and project support. Members receive an extensive package of services throughout the year. AIB publishes the comprehensive Global Broadcasting Sourcebook and the international media magazine, The Channel. AIB hosts the annual AIB International Media Excellence Awards – the "AIBs". For more information, visit www.aib.org.uk

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