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Episode 66: "Commercial Broadcasters' Conference" Opens
The National Association of Commercial Broadcasters in Japan (NABJ) held its 66th "National Commercial Broadcasting Convention" at the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on November 7. Participants included commercial broadcasting professionals, guests, and invitees. The event featured a convention ceremony, two symposiums, and a commemorative lecture.
During the ceremony, the newly unified "Japan National Association of Commercial Broadcasters Award" (previously the Japan National Association of Commercial Broadcasters Award and the Japan Broadcasting Culture Award) was presented.
Opening the event, Chairman Yoshio Okubo (President of Nippon Television Network Corporation) stated, "The public role of broadcasting has become more important than ever. This year saw numerous natural disasters, and commercial broadcasters have devoted their full efforts to disseminating information that protects the lives and property of the public. Our social responsibility is immense: to deliver accurate, fair information based on facts, without being swayed by fake news or unverified information. While immediate challenges like cybersecurity measures, metrics to enhance television's media value, and radio's future vision are complex and difficult, the new 4K8K satellite broadcasting will also commence next month. Let us work together with courage and a sense of mission to build a bright future for commercial broadcasting."
Guests received a video message from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, congratulatory addresses from Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Masatoshi Ishida (read by Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Yukari Sato), and NHK President Ryoichi Ueda.
Masayoshi Miyauchi, Chairman of the Convention (President of Fuji Television Network), read the "Convention Declaration," which was adopted.
Conference Declaration
Amidst unprecedented natural disasters occurring frequently nationwide, the role of commercial broadcasting as a core media outlet has become increasingly vital. We have consistently strived to improve broadcasting services, contributing to the safety and security of our viewers and listeners by providing swift and accurate information. Commercial broadcasting pledges to continue envisioning its own future, fulfilling its social role and responsibilities, in order to remain a trusted media outlet that responds to diversifying values.
Following this, the 2018 Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Awards were presented. A total of 93 programs across four categories, representing the best of commercial broadcasting over the past year, were honored. Trophies and plaques were awarded to representatives of the winning companies.
The Grand Prix was awarded to Shizuoka Broadcasting System's "SBS Special: The Trapper - Kunio Katagiri: The Secrets of Game Meat" (TV category) and Nippon Broadcasting System's "Nippon Broadcasting System News Special 'My Dream'" (Radio category).
Radio Category Grand Prix Award Ceremony
Following the ceremony, screenwriter Sō Kuramoto delivered a commemorative lecture titled "Where Is Television Headed?"
Additionally, the following two symposia and related programs were held during this conference.
Symposium / Television
◇Theme
"Outbound Broadcasting: Innovations and Expansion in Program Production"
◇Panelists
Mr. Toshihiko Shibuya (Director, Information and Communications Works Promotion Division, Information and Communications Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
Ms. Yukiko Kimijima (Secretary General, Broadcasting Entertainment Agency Japan [BEAJ])
Mr. Hiroshi Kudo (Deputy Director, Media Bureau, Oita Broadcasting; Concurrently Head, TV Programming Department)
Mr. Yo Sawada (Head of Content Strategy Office, Tokyo Branch, Sanin Chuo Television Broadcasting)
◇Coordinator
Takashi Uchiyama (Professor, Faculty of Integrated Culture and Policy, Aoyama Gakuin University)
Symposium / Radio
◇Theme
"Examining Radio and Sports"
◇Panelists
Mr. Norikazu Numata (Director in charge of "Dear Takeda Masaru" at Hokuriku Broadcasting)
Mr. Takeshi Sagara (Director in charge of "Sports Focal" at Ryukyu Broadcasting)
Mr. Takanobu Imai (Director in charge of "Sports Club Radio" at Toyama FM Broadcasting)
Mr. Masaya Kanki (Director in charge of Radio Kansai's "GOGO! Vissel Kobe")
◇Coordinator
Ichiro Enokido (Columnist)
Related Program / TV
◇Title
"Countdown: The New 4K Era"
Related Program / Radio
◇Title
"Passion Radio Archipelago"
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