Welcome to the general discussion thread for the International Broadcasting Alliance.
A group of broadcasters from varying regions, representing a diverse range of peoples and cultures, have come together to create the International Broadcasting Alliance. Loosely based on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), this union was born out of years and years of consistent interaction among these broadcasters, who frequently meet during the WorldVision Song Contest and World Hit Festival, both held several times a year. Led by representatives from AS1 Comunicaciones (AS1, Achaean Republic), Brityunik Vefecosoin Cairkovoin (BVC, Britonisea), Radiu-Televižio Kalosia (RTVK, Kalosia), Malta Comino Gozo Broadcasting Corporation (MCGBC, Malta Comino Gozo), Natanyan Television and Radio (NTVR, Natanya), Nekoni Television & Radio (NTR, Nekoni), and Tödlichebujoku Kidelavo (TÖBUK, Tödlichebujoku), the Alliance was officially established on January 1st, 2021.
The aim of this alliance is to act as a forum for different broadcasters to come together and collaborate on broadcasting matters (including, information exchange and potentially, the creation of original IBA programmes) as well as to be a resource to fulfill the technical needs of broadcasters.
Projects
Coming soon.
Membership
There are currently two membership tiers.
Full membership is granted to broadcasters that apply for membership. Full membership status is maintained so long as the broadcaster pays its annual dues to the organization. Full members enjoy the complete range of privileges provided by the IBA, including voting rights.
Associate membership is granted to broadcasters that apply for associate membership, and automatically to broadcasters that participate in IBA events such as the WorldVision Song Contest and World Hit Festival. Associate members enjoy a limited range of privileges provided by the IBA, but do not have voting rights.
Membership application
You may sign up as many broadcasters as you like, both public and private. Keep in mind that there is a difference between a broadcaster and a TV channel. Radio-only broadcasters are also accepted.
Note: You are free to sign up broadcasters from your different (puppet) nation, however please declare your puppets so we can keep track of how many users have member broadcasters.
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[size=125]Membership Application[/size][/align]
[b]Full Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Full Broadcaster Name:[/b]
[b]Abbreviation of Broadcaster Name:[/b]
[b]Date of Broadcaster Establishment:[/b]
[b]Address of Broadcaster Headquarters: [/b]
[b]Broadcaster Logo (optional):[/b]
[b][u]Please choose which type of membership your broadcaster would like to apply for (Full/Associate):[/u][/b]
[b]Membership Tier:[/b]
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HQ bidding
The location of the headquarters of the IBA will be rotated on a yearly basis through an annual bidding process. Bidding is now open and countries (NOT broadcasters) are free to submit proposals to host IBA HQ on their territory for the year 2021. Please keep in mind that the IBA is a telecommunications organization so the bid should focus on how the proposed site suits the organization's activities, rather than focus on tourism or visitor experience.
HQ bid form
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[b]Full Nation Name:[/b]
[b]City:[/b]
[b]Full Address of Proposed Site:[/b]
[b]Below, please tell us why your proposed site would be an ideal location for the IBA Headquarters, and how it would suit the IBA’s Role as a telecommunications organisation:[/b]
The deadline to submit bids is Sunday, January 17th 2021 at 3pm GMT. For 2022, the HQ bidding process will take place in December 2021, ditto 2023 onwards.
IBA logo bidding
We are also now open to receiving proposals for the logo design of the International Broadcasting Alliance. Logos proposals can be submitted by anyone regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with the IBA, however only IBA full members can partake in the voting process. There is full creative freedom, though regardless we hope that the chosen design reflects the spirit and character of the union.
Logo proposal form
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[b]Nation Name:[/b]
[b]Designer:[/b]
[b]Notes on the design (optional):[/b]
[b]Image of the design:[/b]
The deadline to submit bids is Sunday, January 17th 2021 at 3pm GMT. Note that the designer refers to the IC person or studio that designed the logo. The logo design will be permanent (unlike the HQ location) and will be voted upon by IBA members at the same time as the HQ location.
