Universal Broadcasting Union - DISCUSSION THREAD

[Kington Langley]

Universal Broadcasting Union
Discussion Thread



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Here is where members put forward their ideas that, they believe, will further improve the Universal Broadcasting Union for all involved. As we pride ourselves on being an organisation of equals, proposals already submitted by either the board or fellow members should be debated in a civilised manner and taken seriously.

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[Kington Langley]

Proposal - Universal advertising scheme
Submitted by: Kington Langley Broadcasting Company (KLBC)

Fellow members of the NSBU,

It has come to the attention of the board that over the past few days a number of outside entities have come forward asking for the right to advertise their products on channels operated by the various broadcasters of our organisation, mainly during prime-time slots. While our acceptance of these offers would undoubtedly bring in increased revenue for both the NSBU and members who would be willing to broadcast them, it is currently against NSBU policy to accept or propose deals that would violate the independent workings of our members and their right to choose what they broadcast.

While we have no plans to force this upon members, we would like to know the opinion of the NSBU community over a proposed universal advertising scheme for organisations seeking to enter an agreement with the NSBU solely to advertise their products. We would like to point out that this would have no effect on the right for individual members to continue choosing external advertisers however it would mean that all members would be expected to broadcast the adverts of companies that have made an agreement through the NSBU.

[Belhorizon]

The BNT firmly refuses to air any adverts since it followed a advertisment free policy for the last 70 years, which kept it in the top slot.
Moreover, many countries like Hippostania have no right to publish ANYTHING in belhorizon for many diplomatic reasons.
However, we are open to discussion and debate on the subject.

[Hippostania]

HBC and the Hippostanian government is against this, as this would enable advertisers to broadcast any kind of communist propaganda or advertisements for alcoholic products, which would be outrageous.

[Frenequesta]

Frenequesta Public Media does not operate on advertisements, being a distraction from the nature of AIR and Poliphilos, thus we would oppose any universal advertising scheme.

--Earl Schubert, Head Commissioner, Frenequesta Public Media

Looking at the request that prompted the discussion, it does not seem that the Golden Gotham and Sun Over Damanucus Hotel Chains attach any conditional strings for the content of media under their universal proposals. While we would certainly accept the offer from the two, we cannot say that every other station would be willing to do the same for ethical or whatever reasons. Further, the proposal itself is unwise from the company's point of view, for it does not take into account the broad range of geography and culture it can appeal to as far as the audience it is trying to reach, which is better assessed by the individual stations carrying them. We also must stand to refuse the schemes.

--Esmerelda Calzavara II, CEO for Rialto Television Company, Calzavara Media Communications

[Astholm]

Hello there.
This discussion is aimed at those who own radio stations like ourselves.

Over here Ofcomradio have specific local hours requirements which are:
10 hours local weekdays, at breakfast (6am-10am) and drivetime (4-7pm), with 4 hours local at weekends
7 hours local weekdays, breakfast (6am-10am), drivetime (4-7pm), with 4 hours local at weekends, if more local news is provided.

Sharing facilities and programmes

From June 2010, local FM stations will be able to apply to Ofcomradio to co-locate and share all of their programming within approved areas. This will allow the stations to merge to form larger, more financially viable stations. However, such stations must continue to meet their licence obligations to provide local material relevant to the listeners in their licensed areas.

Protecting radio news

Measures are also being introduced to protect and promote what listeners want most from local radio. Top of the list is news, which is valued more than other content on local commercial radio, according to Ofcomradio research.

Stations may request to reduce the number of locally made programme hours from 10 a day to 7 a day, if they commit to providing local news bulletins throughout weekday daytime. These bulletins will need to be regularly refreshed and updated. The aim is to provide flexibility to reduce the financial burden on local stations of developing local content, while at the same time safeguarding what consumers value most.

We want to know what your opinion is on our national law, and if the Broadcasting Union would ever want to adapt this for its to offer to members who own radio stations.


Mark Whittingham
Westmare-Global Radio Radio UK-Astholm

OOC: I no longer use the puppet United Kingdom UK1 for this; please change it to Astholm in the thread.

[Unified Provinces]

"In regards to Kingston Langley's "Universal Advertising Scheme", myself and the Davies Government are not overtly opposed to your suggestion, but feel that, at least for the UPBC, it is unnecessary. The UPBC is funded through a combination of TV licenses, federal grants, and some private donations (corporations are excluded as they are not classified as individuals). Advertising is not allowed on the UPBC, however I'm sure our other domestic, privately owned broadcasting companies would be interested in this proposal."

-Robert Brown, chairman of the Federal Board for Public Broadcasting (FBPB)

[Ainin]

We are completely against the idea of a universal advertising scheme, as the government of Ainin has strict advertising standars and the Ainin Broadcasting Corporation refuses to broadcast ads from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (primetime).

[Euskirribakondara]

EUSK1 proposes an optional adherence to the Universal Advertising Scheme. The only rule would be that if one broadcaster enters the UAS, it should broadcast the advertisements that have adhered to the UAS; in a time of medium-to-high ratings, taking into account local legislation concerning advertisements on TV.

For example, EUSK1 would split the prime-time ads time into three. 50% would be national publicity, 10% regional publicity, and the last 40%, UAS publicity.

[Mediterra]

Jordan Hilskraft, Director of the RTM, has another alternative solution.

I, as the director of the RTM, feel that this "Universal Advertising Scheme" should be allowed, but limited. All broadcasters should be given the right to advertise tourism of their own nation, and, in addition to that, some products should be allowed to advertise, but only to other nations that sell the product. What is meant by this is that a product of a country should be allowed (but should not be made compulsory) to advertise a product to the other countries that sell it, meaning that nations that do not sell the product should have the advertisement aired there.

[Damanucus]

Yousef Blein, head of Television Damanucus:

We understand the concerns of our fellow broadcasters, and especially those whose broadcasting agreements forbid the airing of advertisements. While we at TVD have been airing ads since our development, and have especially been broadcasting Sun over Damanucus ads for some time, we also understand that not all channels will do the same. On that respect, we suggest an union-wide advertising pool, instead of a compulsory advertising scheme. That way, instead of forcing everyone to air the same ads, individual broadcasters can select ads for their intended target audience.

[Kington Langley]

Proposal - Suitable replacement for 'NationStates'
Submitted by: Board of the NationStates Broadcasting Union
Closure: Friday, 30 March 12:00 GMT

All members,

We would like to call a temporary halt to debate on the current proposal to put forward a more important matter regarding the future of the NationStates Broadcasting Union on both domestic and international stages. We urge all members to participate in this discussion and put forward their ideas.

Following talks with a potential member broadcasting company, the board has come under the impression that the term 'NationStates' within the RPing universe is somewhat laughable. Understanding that this is the view of a sizeable amount of the international community the board has initiated a name changing project to commence on Monday 19th March, we therefore put forward a request to the various members of the NSBU to submit their favourite among the list of possible future names below and put forward their own if none of the suggested names are to their liking.

Our official name change shall not affect the operations or outlook of the organisation.

Names currently favoured by the board are...
1. International Broadcasting Union
2. Global Broadcasting Union
3. Worldwide Broadcasting Union

others include...
1. Universal Broadcasting Union
2. Intercontinental Broadcasting Union
3. Transnational Broadcasting Union
4. Multinational Broadcasting Union
5. Multiversal Broadcasting Union

[Teddy Bear Republic]

We'll have to disagree with the World Broadcasting Union, as one already exists, as well as other derivatives. Therefore, we feel it appropriate to change it to "Universal," which is somewhat more encompassing than the other choices.

MoC, TBRE

[Equestrian States]

We must agree with the TBR that the best option put forward thus far is the Universal Broadcasting Union.

[Damanucus]

I'm more prepared to go with the International Broadcasting Union, if we are to change the name. 'Universal' doesn't quite sound right to me, and the rest aren't that much better.

[Dilange]

Urban Methods and Ignacious Fault favor World Broadcasting Union

[Mediterra]

Urban Methods and Ignacious Fault favor World Broadcasting Union

Unfortunately, The World Broadcasting Union already exists.

Mediterra is in favour of the International Broadcasting Union.

[Deandean98]

deandean98 favors IBU! It unofficially endorses it!

[Frenequesta]

In order to be fair to all, the name must be the Multiversal Broadcasting Union.

[Kington Langley]

Current standings
Alternate names are listed below in order of popularity

3 = International
2 = Universal
1 = Multiversal

Due to potential naming conflictions with another broadcasting federation, 'World' has been dropped from the list of suitable replacements however 'Worldwide' shall remain.

[Teddy Bear Republic]

So, second round of voting then, I presume, with those three options?

[Bearlong]

I like UBU (Universal Broadcasting Union). It encompasses more than the others

[Frenequesta]

I like UBU (Universal Broadcasting Union). It encompasses more than the others

No, Multiversal covers more-- more universes!

[Equestrian States]

I like UBU (Universal Broadcasting Union). It encompasses more than the others

No, Multiversal covers more-- more universes!

Universal sounds better.

Seriously? The Multiversal Broadcasting Union? Try saying that out loud.

[Welsh Cowboy]

We support International Broadcasting Union as the new name.